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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.1 Billion!
15 Dec
Summary
- The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.1 billion for Monday's drawing.
- Monday's drawing marks the 43rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner.
- Seven tickets won cash prizes of $1 million or more in Saturday's drawing.
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an astounding $1.1 billion, with no winner declared in Saturday night's drawing. This colossal sum represents the sixth-largest jackpot in the game's history and follows a streak of 42 previous drawings without a grand prize winner.
While the ultimate jackpot eluded players, the excitement was palpable as seven tickets nationwide won substantial cash prizes. Five tickets, sold in California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia, each matched five white balls for a $1 million win. Additionally, tickets in North Carolina and Pennsylvania doubled their winnings to $2 million each by using the Power Play option.
Monday's drawing will be the 43rd in this record-breaking cycle, the most consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. The last time the grand prize was won was on September 6th, when two tickets split a prize of $1.787 billion. For Monday's drawing, a winner could choose an annuity of $1.1 billion or a lump sum of $503.4 million before taxes.
