Nov 6 (Reuters) – An already record-breaking U.S. Powerball jackpot grew to a whopping $1.9 billion one after nobody secured a profitable ticket in Saturday evening’s drawing, in keeping with lottery officers.
The estimated $1.6 billion that was up for grabs on Saturday had been the most important lotto prize ever provided, Powerball stated.
To win the massive prize, a participant should guess all six fortunate numbers, together with the ultimate “Powerball.” The profitable numbers drawn on Nov. 5 had been 28,45,53,56,69 and the Powerball 20.
The subsequent probability for ticket patrons to clinch the jackpot will probably be Monday’s draw, though they must overcome the steep odds of 1 in 292.2 million to safe a win.
Nobody has gained the jackpot since Aug. 3, when a fortunate ticket holder from Pennsylvania took house over $200 million, in keeping with Powerball.
The prize cash has since mushroomed, producing plenty of enterprise at gasoline stations and newsstands round the US, the place Individuals purchase Powerball tickets for $2 a pop.
Winners might resolve to obtain their cash as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated funds over 29 years, or a lump sum money cost. Each kinds of winnings are topic to federal and native taxes.
Reporting by Maria Caspani, Enhancing by Deepa Babington
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