Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion for April 1 Drawing: A Mega Millions jackpot worth $1,128,000 was won in New Jersey last week, bringing the total prize pool for the Powerball to an estimated $975 million after going into rollover on Saturday night. The cash option for the drawing on Monday evening is anticipated to be $471.7 million.
It is the eleventh largest in the annals of the United States lottery and the fifth largest Powerball jackpot (see lists below).
Although no one achieved the ultimate victory on Saturday, four individuals became millionaires. The Powerball website states that tickets purchased in Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania all matched the five white balls for a chance to win $1 million each.
The reward was last won by a lottery player in Michigan on January 1, who amassed $842.4 million.
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The lucky Powerball numbers for 3/30/24
The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, March 30, 2024 are as follows: 12, 13, 30, 50, 52, and Powerball 23. Triple power was exerted.
When will they draw the following Powerball?
The Powerball drawings take place at 10:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. They added Monday illustrations in 2021.
Additionally, we detail below the 15 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots won in 2023.
When am I able to purchase Powerball tickets?
Purchase Powerball tickets prior to the deadline, which differs by state; therefore, avoid waiting until the last minute. On the day of the drawing, the deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m., whereas in New York it is 10 p.m.
The complete schedule of Powerball ticket deadlines by state or jurisdiction can be found at this link.
The following regions have produced the greatest number of Powerball jackpot winners:
What is the Powerball motion?
Each ticket costs $2, but for an additional $1, you can add the Power Play, which multiplies your potential prize by a maximum of five times the initial amount (excluding the windfall and Match 5). A 10x Power Play option is also available when the jackpot amount is below $150 million.
Five numbers from 1 to 69 are chosen by each participant for the white balls, while one number is chosen from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. Alternatively, you may request that the lottery machine produce a fast pick ticket comprising arbitrary numbers on your behalf.
Except in California, prizes range from $4 for matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls, with the jackpot being awarded for matching all six balls. All prize disbursements for the Powerball can be viewed on this page.
Where can one obtain a Powerball?
The game is accessible in forty-five states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Further, what would you do with a Powerball lottery winnings prize? Responses to a survey may astonish you.
Where can lottery entries be purchased?
In-store purchases of tickets are available at convenience stores, petrol stations, and grocery stores. Additionally, certain airport terminals might offer lottery tickets for sale.
In the following U.S. states, you may also purchase lottery tickets online: 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. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Using your smartphone or desktop computer, the Jackpocket application enables you to select your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and claim your winnings.
How can I view the drawings of Powerball?
The Powerball drawing is live-streamed on the lottery website on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The drawing can be viewed by tapping here.
Additionally, a local television station in your market may broadcast the drawing.
What are my chances of succeeding?
It can be thrilling to play the Powerball, but refrain from spending the millions of dollars before you win.
Obtaining the jackpot is a 292,201,338-to-1 chance.
Matching all five white orbs has a 1,166,080-to-1 chance of occurring.
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A lump sum payment or an annuity?
The major lotteries in the United States provide annuity and cash compensation options for the jackpot.
The payout of the annuity option occurs gradually. Following the initial payment is a series of 29 annual payments, with each payment escalating by 5%.
Although drastically reduced from the advertised windfall, the cash option pays out in a single lump sum. Decades are not necessary to receive all the money.
Is it possible to receive the jackpot while remaining anonymous?
Certain jurisdictions, including New Jersey, permit anonymous lottery wins. Previously, this was not the case; however, as of now, victors can maintain their anonymity thanks to a legislation endorsed by Governor Phil Murphy.
In other states, the name and place of residence of the recipient are made public. For further details, consult the lottery of your respective state.
The ten most enormous Powerball jackpots
The following are the ten largest sums awarded in the Powerball lottery since its inception in 1992:
- Won in California on November 7, 2022, for $2.04 billion
- $1,765.00, 11 October 2023: A victory in California
- Three victors received $1.586 billion on January 13, 2016: California, Florida, and Tennessee.
- $1.08 billion: A victory in California on July 19, 2023
- $975 million as of 1 April 2024:
- Won $842.4 million in Michigan on January 1, 2024.
- March 27, 2019: Won $768.4 million in Wisconsin
- August 23, 2017: Won $758.7 million in Massachusetts
- February 6, 2023: $754.6 million won in Washington.
- Won $731.1 million in Maryland on January 20, 2021.
Who won the largest lottery reward ever in the United States?
The Powerball and the Mega Millions in the United States have awarded the following largest jackpots:
- Powerball, November 7, 2022: Won in California for $2.04 billion
- Powerball, October 11, 2023: Won in California for $1,765.00
- Mega Millions, August 8, 2023, $1.602 billion: Won in Florida
- Powerball, January 13, 2016, $1.586 billion: three victors from California, Florida, and Tennessee
- South Carolina defeated Mega Millions on October 23, 2018, for $1,537 billion.
- Mega Millions, January 13, 2022: Won in Maine for $1,348 billion
- Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois for $1.337.337
- Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey for $1.128,000
- Powerball, $1.08 billion, California, July 19, 2023: Winnings
- Mega Millions, January 22, 2021, $1.05 billion: Won in Michigan
- Powerball, $975 million, April 1, 2024:
- Powerball, January 1, 2024, $842.4 million: Won in Michigan
- Powerball, $768.4 million, Wisconsin, March 27, 2019: Winner.
- Victory of $758.7 million, Powerball, Massachusetts, August 23, 2017
- Powerball: February 6, 2023: Won $754.6 million in Washington.
- Powerball, January 20, 2021: Won in Maryland for $731.1 million.
- Powerball, October 4, 2021: Won in California for $699.8 million.
- Powerball, October 27, 2018: Two winners from Iowa and New York each receive $687.8 million.
- Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three victors from Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland each received $656 million.
- Mega Millions, December 17, 2013, $648 million: two victors from California and Georgia
- January 5, 2022, Powerball, $632.6 million: two winners in California and Wisconsin
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