What to know as the Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion
Latest Powerball drawing pushes jackpot to $1 billion.
Latest Powerball drawing pushes jackpot to $1 billion.
The Powerball jackpot has reached the billion-dollar mark after weeks of drawings without a grand prize winner, making it one of the largest jackpots in the game’s history.
Here’s what to know about the growing jackpot, the latest winning numbers and the next Powerball drawing.
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When are the next Powerball drawings?
The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1 billion, with a cash option of $433.1 million. The next drawing is Wednesday, August 12.
What were the latest Powerball winning numbers?
The winning Powerball numbers for Monday, August 10 were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64 and the red Powerball was 10. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.
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While no ticket won the jackpot Monday, three tickets matched all five white balls. Tickets sold in California and Maryland won $1 million each, while a ticket sold in Tennessee won $2 million after the player added the Power Play option.
How do you play Powerball?
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. Players select five numbers from 1 through 69 and one red Powerball from 1 through 26. Players may also use a Quick Pick to have their numbers selected randomly.
For an additional $1, players can add Power Play, which multiplies eligible non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times, depending on the multiplier selected for the drawing.
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What are the odds of winning Powerball?
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, while the overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.9.
What happens if someone wins the jackpot?
Powerball jackpot winners may choose between the advertised annuity or a one-time lump-sum cash payment. Both options are calculated before federal and any applicable state taxes.
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The Powerball annuity is paid through one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
Although Monday’s jackpot is among the game’s larger prizes, it remains well below the record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in California in November 2022.
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network, which can be reached at 1-800-GAMBLER.
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The network is a single national access point to local resources for people seeking help for a gambling problem. The network has 28 contact centers that provide resources and referrals for all 50 states and U.S. territories. Help is available 24/7 and is 100% confidential.
Help is also available via an online peer support forum at GetEvive.com/gamtalk.
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