Powerball Jackpot Soars to $590 Million after No Winner in Wednesday’s Drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb as no one matched all the winning numbers in the Wednesday, July 5 drawing. The estimated jackpot, which was initially valued at $546 million, has now surged to a stunning $590 million with a cash value of $304.8 million. The winning numbers for Wednesday’s drawing were 17, 24, 48, 62, 68, with the Powerball number being 23. The Power Play multiplier was set at 2X, offering extra rewards for some lucky ticket holders.
Following the disappointing outcome of Wednesday’s drawing, anticipation is building for the next drawing scheduled for Saturday, July 8. Powerball enthusiasts from all over the country are eagerly waiting to get their tickets for a chance to win this enormous prize. People have been seen flocking to stores, such as a 7-Eleven in Milpitas, California, to join in the Powerball frenzy and test their luck.
This recent jackpot surge comes after Monday’s drawing also failed to produce a grand prize winner. As a result, the amount rolled over, gradually accumulating its way to the jaw-dropping $590 million prize. Powerball officials announced that if a player manages to match all the winning numbers on Saturday night, they will have the choice between an annuitized prize of $546 million or a lump sum payment of $282 million.
The last time the Powerball jackpot was won was on April 19, when a ticket sold in Ohio successfully matched all the numbers, securing a prize worth $252.6 million. Since then, there have been 32 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, causing the jackpot to skyrocket.
Although the odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292.2 million, it hasn’t stopped hopeful participants from purchasing their tickets. Powerball tickets are available for $2 per play and can be found in 45 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The deadline for purchasing a ticket for the Saturday drawing is 9:45 p.m.
As the Powerball jackpot continues to climb, it has also contributed to the combined allure of the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, which have now reached a staggering total of nearly $1 billion. With such astronomical prizes up for grabs, it’s no wonder people are eager to test their luck and dream of striking it rich.
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