One ticket sold in Washington for Monday’s Powerball drawing matched all six balls to win the $754.6 million jackpot, according to the Powerball website.
It was the fifth largest Powerball ever and the ninth largest jackpot in US lottery history. The jackpot had been estimated at $747 million but rose based on actual sales.
The winning ticket was sold at the Fred Meyer story in Auburn, Washington, according to the state lottery. This is the second time Washington has won the Powerball (2014, also in Auburn).
The lucky winner can also choose the cash option for $407.2 million.
The numbers drawn on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 were: 5 – 11 – 22 – 23 – 69 and Powerball 7. The Powerplay was 2x.
In addition to the jackpot winner, six other tickets matched all six white balls to take home million-dollar prizes.
Three tickets were sold in New York (Greenvale, Hicksville and Manhattan) and two tickets sold in Michigan (Lansing, online) won $1 million each and a Houston, Texas ticket won $2 million.
The jackpot had last been hit on Nov. 19 when a lottery player in Kansas won $92.9 million.
The Powerball jackpot will now reset to $20 million for Wednesday’s drawing.
Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot is at $31 million with a cash option of 16.6 million for Tuesday night’s drawing, according to the Mega Millions website.
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When is the next Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm Monday drawings were added in 2021.
How late can I buy Powerball tickets?
The deadline for purchasing Powerball tickets varies by state, so don’t wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 pm on the day of the drawing, while New York’s deadline is 10 pm
How do I play Powerball?
The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.
Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.
Prizes vary from $4 for the matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You can check all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.
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Where can I buy Powerball tickets?
You can play the game in 45 states plus the Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Many grocery stores, gas stations and convenience stores sell lottery tickets. Some states allow Powerball tickets to be purchased online, but be aware of scam websites. Check with your state lottery for more details about online sales before purchasing tickets online.
You don’t need to be a US citizen or a resident of a particular state where you purchase your ticket.
Here is where you can buy tickets from lottery retailers in New Jersey: Click here.
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How can I watch Powerball drawings?
The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 pm ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawings by clicking here.
The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.
What are my odds of winning?
Playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don’t go spending those millions before you win.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.
The odds to match all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.
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Lump sum or annuity?
The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.
The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.
The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don’t have to wait decades for all the money.
Can I win the jackpot and remain anonymous?
In some states, like New Jersey, you can win the lottery anonymously. That wasn’t always the case, but now winners are able to stay anonymous under a law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
In other states, a winner’s name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.
What was the biggest Powerball jackpot?
Here are the Top 10 jackpots since the Powerball lottery began in 1992:
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$2.04 billion, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
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$1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
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$768.4 million, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
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$758.7 million, Aug. 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
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$754.6 million, Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
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$730 million, Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland
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$699.8 million, Oct. 4, 2021: Won in California
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$687.8 million, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York
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$632.6 million, Jan. 5, 2022: Two winners in California, Wisconsin
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$590.5 million, May 18, 2013: Won in Florida
What was the largest US lottery jackpot ever?
Here’s a look at the top jackpots were won in the United States, between the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:
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$2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: California
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$1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
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$1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
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$1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2022: Won in Maine
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$1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: Illinois
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$1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
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$768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
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$758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
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$754.6 million, Powerball, Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
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$730 million,, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland
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$699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021: Won in California
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$687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York
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$656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
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$648 million, Mega Millions, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia
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$632.6 million, Powerball, Jan. 5, 2022: Two winners in California, Wisconsin
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$590.5 million, Powerball, May 18, 2013: Won in Florida
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$587.5 million, Powerball, Nov. 28, 2012: Two winners in Arizona, Missouri
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$564.1 million, Powerball, Feb. 11, 2015: Three winners in North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Texas
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$543 million, Mega Millions, July 24, 2018: Won in California
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$536 million, Mega Millions July 8, 20116: Won in Indiana
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$533 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2018: Won in New Jersey
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