Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.1 Billion as No Winner Emerges
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.1 billion, fifth-largest ever, after no winner since May 31. Odds are 1 in 292.2 million.
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Overview
- The Powerball jackpot has escalated to an estimated $1.1 billion, the fifth-largest in history, due to no grand prize winner since May 31.
- Players face incredibly long odds of winning the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot, with a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers.
- Powerball tickets, costing $2, are available in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands for hopeful participants.
- Drawings for the massive jackpot are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 11 p.m. ET, offering multiple chances to win.
- A single winner of the estimated $1.1 billion jackpot can choose between a $498.4 million lump sum or an annuity over 30 years.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the excitement and potential rewards of the Powerball jackpot, using language that encourages reader engagement. They structure the article to not only provide results but also to guide potential players on how to participate, prominently featuring an affiliated online lottery service. This collective approach subtly promotes lottery participation.
"The jackpot for the next drawing on Sept. 1 stood at an estimated $1.10 billion, as of Sunday morning, Aug. 31."
USA TODAY"With the Powerball jackpot now at more than $1 billion, are you ready to take another shot at winning the Powerball lottery?"
USA TODAY"The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.1 billion, the fifth-largest ever in the game's history, after there were no winning tickets for Saturday night's $1 billion grand prize."
CBS News"The numbers drawn were 3, 18, 22, 27 and 33, with the Powerball 17."
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FAQ
The $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot is the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. history, following jackpots of $2.04 billion, $1.765 billion, $1.586 billion, and $1.537 billion.
The odds of winning the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot by matching all six numbers are 1 in 292.2 million.
The winner can choose between a lump sum payment estimated at $498.4 million or an annuity paid over 30 years.
Powerball tickets cost $2 each and are sold in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Drawings occur three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 11 p.m. ET.
Notable recent winners include the $2.04 billion jackpot won in California in November 2022 and a $1.76 billion jackpot won in California in October 2023.
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