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CNN
a day ago
- Business
- CNN
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $643 million
After there was no winner in Monday night's drawing, Powerball's jackpot has climbed to an estimated $643 million. The new figure, which bests Monday's $605 million jackpot, is already the 13th largest prize in the history of Powerball. The last jackpot was already the largest of 2025 as the lottery has gone without a winner since May 31. Preliminary data from the Multi-State Lottery Association, which helps facilitate the Powerball lottery, shows Powerball sales are 40% higher than they were at this point last year. 'As the jackpot increases, we expect ticket sales to increase,' the association said. While the size of the jackpot and the ticket sales have risen, the odds of winning the top prize have not. The chances of winnings the jackpot stand at about 1 in 292 million. If someone wins in the next drawing, they'll get to choose between the jackpot amount, which is paid out in 30 annual payments, or a one-time cash option of approximately $290 million. The next drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. Wednesday.
CNN
a day ago
- Business
- CNN
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $643 million
Corporate newsFacebookTweetLink Follow After there was no winner in Monday night's drawing, Powerball's jackpot has climbed to an estimated $643 million. The new figure, which bests Monday's $605 million jackpot, is already the 13th largest prize in the history of Powerball. The last jackpot was already the largest of 2025 as the lottery has gone without a winner since May 31. Preliminary data from the Multi-State Lottery Association, which helps facilitate the Powerball lottery, shows Powerball sales are 40% higher than they were at this point last year. 'As the jackpot increases, we expect ticket sales to increase,' the association said. While the size of the jackpot and the ticket sales have risen, the odds of winning the top prize have not. The chances of winnings the jackpot stand at about 1 in 292 million. If someone wins in the next drawing, they'll get to choose between the jackpot amount, which is paid out in 30 annual payments, or a one-time cash option of approximately $290 million. The next drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. Wednesday.
CNN
a day ago
- Business
- CNN
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $643 million
After there was no winner in Monday night's drawing, Powerball's jackpot has climbed to an estimated $643 million. The new figure, which bests Monday's $605 million jackpot, is already the 13th largest prize in the history of Powerball. The last jackpot was already the largest of 2025 as the lottery has gone without a winner since May 31. Preliminary data from the Multi-State Lottery Association, which helps facilitate the Powerball lottery, shows Powerball sales are 40% higher than they were at this point last year. 'As the jackpot increases, we expect ticket sales to increase,' the association said. While the size of the jackpot and the ticket sales have risen, the odds of winning the top prize have not. The chances of winnings the jackpot stand at about 1 in 292 million. If someone wins in the next drawing, they'll get to choose between the jackpot amount, which is paid out in 30 annual payments, or a one-time cash option of approximately $290 million. The next drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Powerball $609 million jackpot on August 18: Did anyone win?
Powerball lottery jackpot: The Powerball jackpot has once again climbed to massive heights, capturing the attention of millions of lottery fans across the United States. After no winner was declared in the Saturday draw on 16 August, the Powerball lottery result on Monday, August 18, revealed a staggering prize of $609 million. The next draw, scheduled for Wednesday, 20 August, will see the jackpot rise even higher, with an estimated $643 million up for grabs. Powerball Winning Numbers for Monday, 18 August 2025 The Powerball lottery result on Monday, August 18, produced the following winning numbers: 15 – 46 – 61 – 63 – 64 and the Powerball: 1 Players are eagerly waiting to find out if anyone managed to secure the jackpot this time. Officials will confirm the results of any winners once they are announced. Did Anyone Win the Powerball Jackpot? As of now, it has not been confirmed whether the Powerball jackpot worth $609 million has been claimed. If no one matched all six numbers, the prize will continue to grow for the Wednesday night drawing. Previous Powerball Jackpot Winners in 2025 So far in 2025, there have already been four lucky Powerball jackpot winners: January 18 – A player in Oregon scooped $328.5 million. March 29 – Another winner hit the jackpot with $527 million. April 26 – A Kentucky resident won $167.3 million. May 31 – California produced a $204.5 million winner. These huge prizes continue to make the Powerball lottery one of the most exciting games of chance in the world. How to Play the Powerball Lottery Playing the Powerball lottery is simple. A ticket costs just $2 and can be purchased at petrol stations, convenience shops, supermarkets, and in some states, even online. Here's how it works: Select five white balls with numbers ranging from 1 to 69. Pick one red Powerball number between 1 and 26. To boost your chances of winning, you can add the Power Play option for $1. This can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or even 10X. For those who don't want to choose numbers manually, the Quick Pick option is available. This automatically generates numbers using a computer system. Powerball Draw Schedule The Powerball lottery is drawn three times a week – every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize money continues to roll over, often climbing into hundreds of millions of dollars. What Happens if You Win the Powerball Jackpot? If a player matches all five white numbers and the red Powerball, they have two choices: Receive the full jackpot amount in annual instalments. Opt for a one-time cash payout. For the August 18 draw, the cash option was estimated at $273.4 million. The Powerball lottery result on Sunday, August 18, kept millions on the edge of their seats, but the wait continues to see if the $609 million Powerball jackpot found a winner. With the next drawing set for Wednesday, the prize is expected to rise even further, making it one of the most talked-about lotteries in 2025. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Winning Powerball numbers for Monday, June 23, $128 million jackpot
Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a multimillionaire this week? As they say in the lottery business, 'it could happen to you.' After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Saturday, June 21, Powerball lottery drawing, the grand prize jumped $10 million overnight for Monday, June 23. The grand prize for $128 million had a one-time lump sum of $57.6 million, according to Powerball online. Check back after 11 p.m. for Monday's winning numbers. We'll see if there's a winner or another rollover. In case you're wondering, Saturday, June 21, winning Powerball numbers were 3-16-32-52-62 and the Powerball was 24. Power Play was 3x. Though it resulted in a rollover, it wasn't all bad news: One ticket in Minnesota matched five numbers to win $1 million. Tickets start at $2 a piece. Below is what to know about lottery odds, how long to claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Florida, and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Florida Lottery. Good luck! Where it was sold: Winning Powerball ticket for $515 million jackpot purchased at 7-Eleven near Disney Powerball drawings are at 11 p.m. ET Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, including holidays. Check back for Monday, June 23, winning Powerball numbers. We'll see if there's a winner or another rollover. A $1.586 billion Powerball tale: From a small town to 'Today' show with Savannah Guthrie to $6.2 million home After weeks of rollovers, the last Powerball streak ended Saturday, May 31, 2025, when a ticket in California matched all five numbers plus the Powerball to win an estimated $207 million jackpot. That prize had a cash option of $92.7 million, according to the Powerball website. Tickets purchased in Florida and New Hampshire also won big, they both matched 5 plus the Power Play for $2 million prizes. The Florida Quick Pick ticket came from Peacock Liquor, 270 N.W. Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie. Below is a recap of Powerball drawings and how long it took to grow from $20 million to the current prize. Monday, June 23: $128 million Saturday, June 21: $118 million Wednesday, June 18: $101 million Monday, June 16: $90 million Saturday, June 14, Flag Day: $80 million Wednesday, June 11: $65 million Monday, June 9: $54 million Saturday, June 7: $44 million Wednesday, June 4: $30 million Monday, June 2: $20 million Grand prize indeed! Powerball winner Edwin Castro publicly claimed $2.04 billion jackpot — on Valentine's Day Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. ET Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, including holidays. According to players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies. The next Powerball drawing will be Wednesday, June 25. Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. The Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire." According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information." However, the site states, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner." Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win. Who won, how long did it take to win Powerball, Mega Millions and those billion-dollar jackpots? Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots in the history of the game as of June 23, 2025: 10. $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland 9. $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington 8. $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts 7. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin 6. $842.4 million — Jan. 1, 2024; Michigan 5. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California 4. $1.33 billion — April 6, 2024; Oregon 3. $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee 2. $1.765 billion Powerball drawing — Oct. 11, 2023; California 1. $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California As of June 23, 2025, there have been 12 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. These are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history. $2.04 billion Powerball prize, Nov. 7, 2022, Edwin Castro of Altadena, California $1.73 billion Powerball prize, Oct. 11, 2023, Theodorus Struyck of California (ticket purchased at Midway Market in California) $1.586 billion Powerball prize, Jan. 13, 2016, Marvin and Mae Acosta of California, Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee $1.58 billion Mega Millions prize, Aug. 8, 2023, Saltines Holdings LLC of Miami, Florida $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize, Oct. 23, 2018, won by an anonymous player in South Carolina $1.348 billion Mega Millions prize, Jan. 13, 2023, LaKoma Island Investments, LLC, with the ticket purchased in Lebanon, Maine $1.337 billion Mega Millions prize, July 29, 2022, won by an anonymous partnership with a ticket purchased in Des Plaines, Illinois $1.326 billion Powerball prize, April 6, 2024, Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and Laiza Chao of Oregon $1.269 billion Mega Millions, Dec. 27, 2024, Rosemary Casarotti of California $1.128 billion Mega Millions prize, March 26, 2024, won by an anonymous winner in New Jersey with the ticket purchased at ShopRite Liquor No. 781 in Neptune Township, New Jersey $1.08 billion Powerball prize, July 19, 2023, Yanira Alvarez of California $1.050 billion Mega Millions prize, Jan. 22, 2021, won by the Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan (This story will be updated with new information.) This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Powerball lottery winner for Monday, June 23, 2025, $128 million?
