If nobody has tonight’s Powerball numbers, the jackpot could reach a record-breaking level.
The winning Powerball numbers for Monday night’s drawing are 13-19-36-39-59 and 13. The estimated jackpot has nearly reached $1 billion, making it the second-largest payout in the game’s history.
On Halloween, individuals flocked to convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations around the nation in an attempt to purchase the winning ticket.
Among them was Janice Turner, one of a continual line of individuals purchasing Powerball tickets at an outdoor kiosk in midtown Manhattan, some wearing costumes.
Turner added, “I hope to be the next billionaire.” “I anticipate a fortunate Halloween.”
Scott Henyan, who was in the same line, was already preparing for a big victory.
“I would absolutely retire, finish my house, very likely buy another house, perhaps purchase a couple of great automobiles, and have a wonderful vacation,” he stated. Then I would definitely provide for my friends and family for the rest of their life, travel the world, and do whatever I pleased.
Candy Dumas, age 60, a real estate home stager, stated that she visited a Super K Food Store in Houston because to the large payoff.
Dumas stated, “If I am the lucky winner tonight, the first thing I will do is give it to my church.” “The second objective is to purchase a home for my children. Definitely, this is what I intend to do to assist my family.”
Guru Redey, a store staffer, stated that people travel great distances to the store because it has a reputation of selling significant jackpot wins and because people like to fantasize about possessing luxury items they cannot afford.
Monday, dozens of individuals, including Orelia Pearson, waited in line to purchase lottery tickets at the Bluebird Liquor Store in Hawthorne, California, which has a reputation for being a fortunate establishment.
Pearson stated, “It’s a terrific place to visit.” “And when it’s a good spot to come, you’re expected to come and play while keeping a happy attitude, and good things will happen.”
And Sally Tanner stated that she will donate the most of her money after purchasing a home for herself and covering her son’s tuition expenses.
“We are currently experiencing a recession,” Tanner stated. “Since the economy stinks, I would be generous. I’m a generous person, but I’ll keep some for ourselves. My cup will likely be filled, and when it overflows, I will bless others.”
No one matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, therefore the prize grew. It is the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. In 2016, three ticketholders won the $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot.
Since August 3, nobody has matched all six numbers, illustrating the minuscule odds of winning the jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million.
The massive payout on Monday came less than two years after another lottery jackpot hit $1 billion. A ticket matched all six numbers drawn on January 22, 2021, to win the $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
The frequency of enormous lottery jackpots has increased in recent years as lottery administrators have modified game rules and ticket prices to increase the size of the top awards. The most recent change occurred in August, when Powerball authorities increased the number of drawings per week from two to three in an effort to produce larger jackpots and increase sales.
Although the odds of winning are low, the likelihood of a player or numerous players predicting the winning numbers is increasing. Because as the prize climbs, more individuals participate in the game.
Winners of the $1 billion jackpot may choose to receive the entire sum in 29 annual installments. Nearly all winners choose a cash payout, which for Monday’s drawing would amount to an estimated $497.3 million.
Once a winning ticket is matched with the drawing, the Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million and increases with each subsequent drawing until it is won.
Powerball is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.