Although a California resident was the only winner of the $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s drawing, more than 150 players across the United States won prizes ranging from $50,000 to $2 million by guessing most of the numbers correctly.
Two players who won $2 million before taxes from Powerball (one from Pennsylvania and one from Arizona) doubled their winnings by joining Power Play.
The lottery offers a $2 million win by matching 5 white balls (22, 24, 40, 52 and 64) with a Power Play option.
Additionally, seven players matched the first five numbers in the October 11 drawing to win $1,000,000. These new pre-tax millionaires come from:
- California(2)
- Florida(2)
- new york(1)
- Oklahoma(1)
- Virginia (1)
On top of that, another 24 tickets gave Powerball players $100,000 as long as they matched 4 of the first 5 numbers, with the addition of the Power Bet option.
Finally, 121 Powerball players won $50,000 Wednesday night by matching four of the first five numbers without the power betting option.
The single ticket sold in California won a final prize of $1.76 billion ($774.1 million cash), making it the second-largest lottery jackpot in the United States and the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever.
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What are the odds of winning Powerball?
Some lottery players are understandably attracted by the massive $1.73 billion jackpot, but it’s important to remember that the chances of winning Powerball’s top prize are extremely slim.
- The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
- The overall odds of winning the Powerball prize (all levels) are approximately 1 in 24.9.
Where can I buy lottery tickets?
You can purchase tickets in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order lottery tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in the following U.S. states: 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. The Jackpocket app lets you select lottery games and numbers, place your order, view your tickets and claim your winnings, all from your phone or home computer.
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