Seven players matched the first five numbers in the October 11 drawing to win a $1,000,000 prize, and Arizona and Pennsylvania second-prize tickets sold with Power Play option won $2 million.
Although a California resident was the sole winner of the $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s drawing, over 150 players across the United States won cash prizes ranging from $50,000 to $2 million by accurately guessing most of the numbers.
Two players, one from Pennsylvania and one from Arizona, each won $2 million from Powerball before taxes by utilizing the Power Play option to double their prize.
The winning ticket matched five white balls, namely 22, 24, 40, 52, and 64, with the Power Play option, resulting in a $2 million prize.
In addition, seven players matched the first five numbers in the October 11 drawing and won a $1,000,000 prize. These newly minted millionaires reside in:
- California (2)
- Florida (2)
- New York (1)
- Oklahoma (1)
- Virginia (1)
Furthermore, an additional 24 tickets won a $100,000 prize for their owners by matching four of the first five numbers and utilizing the Power Play option.
Lastly, 121 Powerball players won $50,000 on Wednesday night by correctly guessing four of the first five numbers without using the Power Play option.
The single ticket sold in California secured the ultimate prize of $1.76 billion ($774.1 million cash), making it the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history and the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever won.
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What are the odds of winning Powerball?
While the $1.73 billion jackpot may tempt some lottery players, it’s important to remember that the chances of winning Powerball’s top prize are extremely slim.
- The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
- The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize (across all tiers) are about 1 in 24.9.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
You can purchase tickets in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in the following U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings, all from your phone or computer.
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