A Powerball player has claimed a $1.3 billion jackpot, marking the end of a winless streak lasting over three months. 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the red Powerball 9. This are the winning numbers drawn early Sunday morning
The latest drawing broke a streak of 41 consecutive Powerball drawings without a jackpot winner, equalling previous records set in 2022 and 2021. The eighth largest prize ranked in U.S is $1.3 billion. lottery history. The winnings will be awarded to a sole winner opting for a 30-year annuity or a $608.9 million cash payout. Both options are subject to federal taxes, with additional taxes applied by many states on lottery winnings.
As the jackpot grows, Powerball drawings attract increased ticket sales, making the jackpots progressively more challenging to win. The game’s odds for the drawing stood at a staggering 1 in 292.2 million.
Saturday night’s scheduled drawing faced a delay and occurred at the Florida Lottery studio just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday. This delay allowed organizers to finalize necessary procedures before the scheduled time of 10:59 p.m., as stated by Powerball.
According to Powerball rules, every ticket sold nationwide must be verified against two separate computer systems before the winning numbers are drawn. This process ensures that each ticket sold has an equal chance of winning. In this instance, one jurisdiction required additional time to complete the pre-draw process. Powerball is available in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.