Magnificent Powerball Jackpot Swells to a Staggering $1.04 Billion in Upcoming Game
Powerball Frenzy! America's beloved lottery game still hasn't found a lucky winner for its gigantic $1.04 billion jackpot, drawing ever closer to becoming the third-largest grand prize in history. With the drawing scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023, the jackpot has officially soared past the billion-dollar mark.
While no one has grabbed the top prize just yet, this massive jackpot has come oh-so-close to surpassing the third-largest jackpot of $1.08 billion from July. If no one wins on Monday, watch out for this astounding jackpot to continue climbing and potentially snag the third spot on the Powerball rankings.
It wasn't all bad news in the recent Saturday drawing, as lower-tier prizes were plentiful. A total of over 2.5 million winners cashed in on the various prize levels throughout the game. Although there was no grand prize winner, five fortunate souls grazed the jackpot's glory, correctly guessing five white balls. Ticket holders in Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and Pennsylvania each secured a whopping $1 million. Extra luck shine over two ticket holders in North Carolina and Indiana, who, having paid for a multiplier, walked away with double the prize—a cool $2 million each.
An impressive 55 players matched four white balls and the Powerball, netting themselves a generous $50,000 prize. Meanwhile, nine gutsy souls decided to pay extra for a multiplier, boosting their prize to a juicy $100,000 payday.
Played in nearly 50 states and US jurisdictions, Powerball remains one of the country's most popular lottery games. Tickets cost a mere $2 with an additional $1 for the multiplier feature. But the real question is—will someone walk away with the mind-blowing $1.04 billion jackpot on Monday? Better hurry and pick up those tickets!
Bonus Info: Powerball's Largest Jackpots and Winning Dates
- $2.04 Billion Powerball from California – November 7, 2022
- Winner: Edwin Castro
- Purchased at: Joe’s Service Center in Los Angeles County
- Lump Sum: $997.6 million
- After Taxes: Approximately $628.5 million
- $1.765 Billion Powerball from California – October 11, 2023 (estimated)
- Winner: Theodorus Struyck
- Purchased at: Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park
- Lump Sum: $774.1 million
- After Taxes: Approximately $487.7 million
- $758.7 Million Powerball from Massachusetts – August 23, 2017
- Winner: Mavis Wanczyk
- This was the largest single-ticket Powerball jackpot at the time, with a cash value of about $480.5 million.
Players eager to try their luck at casino-and-gambling might find excitement in casino-games, but for those seeking big-wins, lotteries could be the place to be. As Powerball's jackpot continues to climb, having recently surpassed the billion-dollar mark and almost reaching the third-largest grand prize of $1.08 billion from July, one lucky winner could soon make history.
