A $1.4B Powerball jackpot is up for grabs after 40 drawings without a winner
Share and Follow


DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.4 billion lottery jackpot will be up for grabs Wednesday night thanks to dozens of drawings without a big winner.

The massive Powerball prize is the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. It’s a result of 40 consecutive drawings stretching over the summer without anyone matching all of the game’s six numbers.

No one has won the grand prize since May 31, and the 41st drawing on Wednesday will be just one fewer than the record set last year.

All of that losing stems from Powerball’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million, though lottery officials note that the odds are far better for the game’s many smaller prizes. There are three drawings each week.

The $1.4 billion jackpot is for a winner who opts to receive 30 payments over 29 years through an annuity. Winners almost always choose the game’s cash option, which for this drawing would be an estimated $634.3 million.

Powerball tickets cost $2, and the game is offered in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Brother Andrew was not what Democrats wanted: Chris Cuomo

Chris Cuomo Criticizes Brother Andrew as an Undesirable Choice for Democrats

As Zohran Mamdani is set to claim victory in the New York…
Curtis Sliwa ran mayoral campaign he was never going to win: O'Reilly

O’Reilly Comments on Curtis Sliwa’s Unwinnable Mayoral Bid

Curtis Sliwa put up a spirited fight in the mayoral race, bringing…
UPS cargo plane with 3 aboard explodes on takeoff at Louisville airport, igniting huge fire

UPS Cargo Plane Carrying Three Individuals Explodes During Takeoff at Louisville Airport, Sparks Massive Fire

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A significant incident unfolded Tuesday when a UPS…
How to spot November's supermoon, the closest of the year

November’s Supermoon 2023: Your Ultimate Guide to Witness the Year’s Closest Lunar Spectacle

NEW YORK — On Wednesday night, sky gazers are in for a…
Inside Kate and William's new Forest Lodge home

Discover the Royal Charm: A Sneak Peek Inside Kate and William’s Enchanting Forest Lodge

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton,…
Who went home on 'Dancing with the Stars'? Another surprise elimination on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night

Shocking ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Exit: Who Was Sent Home on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night?

In Los Angeles, “Dancing with the Stars” dedicated a special evening to…
Trump officials defend order prohibiting asylum at southern border

Former Trump Administration Defends Policy Restricting Asylum at Southern Border

Officials from the Trump administration are vigorously defending the president’s decision to…
Sydney Sweeney keeps her cool ahead of new film Q&A after fan outrage

Sydney Sweeney Stays Composed Amid Fan Backlash Ahead of Anticipated Film Q&A

Sydney Sweeney exuded an air of cool confidence as she made her…