The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching an impressive $1.09 billion, making it the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history. During Monday night’s drawing, no tickets matched all the winning numbers, causing the jackpot to roll over and grow even larger.
The winning numbers for the latest drawing were 19, 24, 40, 42, 56, with a red Powerball of 23 and a Power Play of 2X. While no one claimed the jackpot, six lucky players across various states managed to match all five white balls and missed the Powerball, winning $1 million each.
The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday night, with drawings held three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million, but that hasn’t stopped countless players from trying their luck.
The Powerball game is played in 45 states, as well as in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, giving countless Americans a chance to participate in the excitement. The last Powerball jackpot was won on January 1st in Michigan for $842.4 million, making it the sixth-largest prize in Powerball history.
It’s important to note that more than half of the proceeds from ticket sales remain in the jurisdictions where they were sold, benefiting local communities and providing funding for various programs. As the jackpot continues to grow, the anticipation and excitement surrounding the Powerball drawing are sure to increase as well.
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