By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/latest-powerball-jackpot-estimated-at-1-04-billion Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Latest Powerball jackpot estimated at $1.04 billion Nation Oct 2, 2023 12:33 PM EDT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at instant riches. The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game. The jackpot is the fourth-largest in the history of Powerball. The prize has grown so massive because there have been 32 consecutive drawings since someone matched all five white balls and the Powerball to win the jackpot, dating back to July 19. READ MORE: Powerball winner scores jackpot worth more than $1 billion That losing streak reflects the stunningly long odds of winning the jackpot, at 1 in 292.2 million. The $1.04 billion jackpot is for a sole winner who chooses to receive the winnings through an annuity, paid annually over 30 years. Winners nearly always pick the cash option, which for Monday night’s drawing would be an estimated $478.2 million. A Powerball ticket costs $2 in most states and players can pick their own numbers or have a computer make the selection. Powerball is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at instant riches. The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game. The jackpot is the fourth-largest in the history of Powerball. The prize has grown so massive because there have been 32 consecutive drawings since someone matched all five white balls and the Powerball to win the jackpot, dating back to July 19. READ MORE: Powerball winner scores jackpot worth more than $1 billion That losing streak reflects the stunningly long odds of winning the jackpot, at 1 in 292.2 million. The $1.04 billion jackpot is for a sole winner who chooses to receive the winnings through an annuity, paid annually over 30 years. Winners nearly always pick the cash option, which for Monday night’s drawing would be an estimated $478.2 million. A Powerball ticket costs $2 in most states and players can pick their own numbers or have a computer make the selection. Powerball is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now