## Powerball Jackpot Rises to $672M as No Winner Emerges
The Powerball jackpot continues to soar after Monday night’s draw yielded no winners. The grand prize, which is now the 10th largest in the game’s history, has escalated to an estimated $672 million. If one chooses the one-time cash payout, it would amount to roughly $320.5 million. The odds of clinching the grand prize stand at a staggering 1 in 292.2 million, according to the game’s rules.
The winning numbers drawn on Monday night were 2, 21, 26, 40, and 42, with a red Powerball number of 9. The Power Play option was 3X. A ticket sold in Massachusetts matched all five white balls, landing the game’s second-tier prize of $1 million.
## Previous Major Wins
The largest Powerball jackpot of 2023, and the third-largest in the history of the game, was claimed in July by a lucky player in California. The winner walked away with a whopping $1.08 billion prize, according to lottery officials.
In another notable win, a player from Washington hit the jackpot in February, bagging a $754.6 million grand prize, the sixth-largest in the game’s history.
## Powerball Ticket Sales Across the U.S.
Powerball tickets, priced at $2 per play, are available for purchase in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game maintains that more than half of the proceeds from a ticket sale stay in the jurisdiction where it was sold.
The Powerball jackpot continues to be a significant source of excitement and anticipation for lottery enthusiasts across the nation. With the current prize at its 10th highest ever, the next draw is expected to attract a surge in ticket sales. As to who will become the next multi-millionaire, only time will tell.
Original Story at www.foxbusiness.com – 2023-09-19 05:03:45
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