The long-awaited winning numbers for Monday’s Powerball jackpot, estimated at a staggering $900 million, have finally been revealed.
This remarkable sum marks the third-largest prize in the game’s history and has sparked excitement among lottery enthusiasts nationwide.
The winning numbers for the historic jackpot are 17, 8, 9, 41, 5, with the red Powerball number being 21.
As anticipation builds, the fortunate winner will face the decision of choosing between an annuitized prize, totaling an estimated $900 million, or a lump sum payment of around $465.1 million, both subject to taxes.
This colossal jackpot comes after Saturday’s drawing, which saw no ticket matching all six numbers: 2, 9, 43, 55, 57, and the red Powerball number 18.
With a remarkable 38 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner since April 19, when an Ohio ticket secured a grand prize of $252.6 million, excitement and anticipation have continued to grow with each rollover.
While the grand prize remained elusive on Monday night, five lucky tickets sold in Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New York, and Pennsylvania managed to match all five white balls, securing impressive $1 million prizes.
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Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Soar
Powerball enthusiasts eagerly await news of the jackpot winner, with odds of claiming the top prize standing at a staggering 1 in 292.2 million, as stated on the Powerball website.
In addition to the remarkable Powerball jackpot, another substantial lottery prize has captured the attention of hopeful participants.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $640 million after no winners emerged from Friday’s drawing. Excitement is building for the upcoming Mega Millions drawing scheduled for Tuesday at 11 pm ET, offering yet another chance for life-changing fortunes to be won.
As lottery fever sweeps the nation, millions of hopeful individuals eagerly await the announcement of the lucky Powerball winner, while others are preparing for the Mega Millions drawing in pursuit of their own shot at an extraordinary jackpot.
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Source: CNN