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Two Lucky Tickets Split $1.787 Billion Powerball Jackpot
7 Sep
Summary
- $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot split by two winning tickets
- Connecticut ranks 6th nationally in per-capita lottery spending
- Five Connecticut players won $50,000 prizes in the drawing
According to a recent report, the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot drawn on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, was split between two winning tickets. This marks the second-largest figure in the lottery game's history.
The news is likely of particular interest to Connecticut residents, as the state ranks 6th nationally in per-capita annual spending on lottery tickets. The average Nutmegger spent $469 per year on lottery tickets, one of just 10 states where per-capita expenditure exceeds $400. Connecticut's northeastern neighbor, Massachusetts, ranks 1st nationally in lottery spending at $915 per person, while Rhode Island comes in 2nd at $573 per person.
Between 2022 and 2023, per-capita spending on the lottery in Connecticut grew by 5.7%, a fairly standard increase among U.S. states. While no Connecticut players won the $1.7 billion jackpot, five different tickets purchased in the state correctly paired four correct numbers and the Powerball, resulting in a $50,000 prize, with three of these players selecting the Power Play option to double their payout.
