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Powerball jackpot The estimated $ 1.7 billion from Saturday night drawing sits before, making it the third largest prize in the history of the game.
After a ticket, the utensils increased after matching all the six numbers Wednesday night drawing. According to the lottery, its estimated cash price is $ 770.3 million.
The white balls drawn on Wednesday were 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69. Red Powerball was 22.
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Powerball Jackpot has increased by an estimated $ 1.7 billion after matching the numbers prepared for a $ 1.4 billion prize on Wednesday. (Photo depicting by Lightstroct via Thomas Fuller/SOPA images/Getty image/Getty image)
Eleven winners gave a $ 1 million award after matching all five white balls nationwide. Those tickets were sold in California (two), Colorado, Florida, Georgia (two), Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Four players in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Vyoming His victory increased Up to $ 2 million by selecting the power play option for $ 1 more.
When a lucky player wins Jackpot, he can get money in annual installments or pay outright. If the annuity option is selected, the player receives immediate payment 29 annual payment Every year there is an increase of 5%.
While the grand award was not won on Wednesday, 11 people won a $ 1 million award for matching all five white balls and four people won a $ 2 million award for doing so with a nationwide power play option. (William Thomas Can / Getty Images / Getty Images)
Based on IRS estimates, the winner will run very low after 37% federal tax rate.
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Some winners will also face state tax From 3% to 11%, although California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessi, Texas, Washington and Vyoming do not win lottery.
Jackpot was recently won in California on 31 May 2025. Since then there have been 33 consecutive paintings without a grand award winner.
2025 powerball jackpots
- May 31: $ 204.5 million in California
- April 26: $ 167.3 million in Kentkey
- March 29: $ 526.5 million in California
- January 18: $ 328.5 million in Oregon
The next powerball drawing will be on Saturday, September 6. Players have a chance of 1 in 292.2 million to win the grand award. (Georgio Viera / AFP Getty Image / Getty Image)
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According to Powerball, the probability of winning the award is 1 in 24.9, while the possibility of winning a jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million.
The next drawing is ET on Saturday, September 6 at 10:59 pm.
