**13 Things More Likely to Happen Than Winning the Powerball Jackpot**
The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to climb after nobody matched all six numbers on Wednesday night and remains in third place on the list of top 10 Powerball prizes of all time.
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely to happen than becoming an instant millionaire.
1. Getting struck by lightning: According to the National Weather Service, the odds of getting struck by lightning in your lifetime are 1 in 15,300.
2. Becoming a professional athlete: The chances of becoming a professional athlete are 1 in 22,000.
3. Becoming the President of the United States: The odds of becoming the President of the United States are 1 in 10 million.
4. Winning an Olympic gold medal: The chances of winning an Olympic gold medal are 1 in 662,000.
5. Being attacked by a shark: The odds of being attacked by a shark are 1 in 11.5 million.
6. Winning an Academy Award: The chances of winning an Academy Award are 1 in 11,500.
7. Becoming a billionaire: The odds of becoming a billionaire are 1 in 785,000.
8. Giving birth to quadruplets: The chances of giving birth to quadruplets are 1 in 729,000.
9. Being struck by a meteorite: The odds of being struck by a meteorite are 1 in 1.9 million.
10. Finding a four-leaf clover: The chances of finding a four-leaf clover are 1 in 10,000.
11. Being bitten by a venomous snake: The odds of being bitten by a venomous snake are 1 in 3.5 million.
12. Winning an Academy Award: The chances of winning an Academy Award are 1 in 11,500.
13. Getting attacked by a vending machine: The odds of getting attacked by a vending machine are 1 in 112 million.
As you can see, the chances of winning the Powerball jackpot are incredibly slim. But don’t let that discourage you from buying a ticket. After all, someone has to win, and it could be you.
If you’re feeling lucky, grab your tickets and let’s see if you’re the game’s newest millionaire.
Here are the numbers for the Saturday, Oct. 7, Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.40 billion with a cash option of $614.0 million.
– Winning numbers: 47, 54, 57, 60, 65
– Powerball: 19
– Power Play: 3X
Did anyone win Powerball last night, Saturday, Oct. 7th, 2023? The results are pending.
Remember, you only need to match one number in Powerball to win a prize. However, that number must be the Powerball worth $4. If you match two numbers and one of them is the Powerball, your ticket is also worth $4.
For those looking to play, the next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.
In other lottery news, the Mega Millions jackpot reset after a ticket sold in Texas matched all six numbers on Friday night. The current Mega Millions jackpot is now worth an estimated $20 million, with a cash option of $8.7 million.
So while winning the Powerball jackpot may seem like a long shot, there are plenty of other exciting things to look forward to. Whether it’s getting struck by lightning or finding a four-leaf clover, life is full of surprises.
Remember, play responsibly and enjoy the thrill of the game. Good luck!
Sources:
– National Weather Service
– Powerball.com
– MegaMillions.com