The Powerball Jackpot Hits $775 Million in Monday's Drawing
For the fifth time since September, a major milestone has not been reached as no one claimed the massive jackpot of $775 million, which is now at stake for another week. The latest drawing took place on Monday night, with millions tuning in to see if anyone would be able to claim the prize.
The winning numbers were announced: 5, 18, 26, 47, and 59, along with Powerball number 1. Unfortunately, there was no ticket that matched all six numbers, earning a winner the $1 million Match 5 prize. Three lucky winners in California, Georgia, and Illinois were able to take home the cash.
The last time someone won the jackpot was back on September 6, when two tickets split an astonishing $1.787 billion. Since then, the odds of winning a prize remain at 1 in 24.9, while the chances of hitting the jackpot are still a long shot at 1 in 292.2 million.
Tickets for the game cost $2 per play and drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Players have two options when it comes to claiming their prize: either they receive an annuity paid out over 29 years in 30 graduated installments or they opt for a lump sum payment.
The suspense will continue until Tuesday's drawing, when another chance is given to one lucky winner.
For the fifth time since September, a major milestone has not been reached as no one claimed the massive jackpot of $775 million, which is now at stake for another week. The latest drawing took place on Monday night, with millions tuning in to see if anyone would be able to claim the prize.
The winning numbers were announced: 5, 18, 26, 47, and 59, along with Powerball number 1. Unfortunately, there was no ticket that matched all six numbers, earning a winner the $1 million Match 5 prize. Three lucky winners in California, Georgia, and Illinois were able to take home the cash.
The last time someone won the jackpot was back on September 6, when two tickets split an astonishing $1.787 billion. Since then, the odds of winning a prize remain at 1 in 24.9, while the chances of hitting the jackpot are still a long shot at 1 in 292.2 million.
Tickets for the game cost $2 per play and drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Players have two options when it comes to claiming their prize: either they receive an annuity paid out over 29 years in 30 graduated installments or they opt for a lump sum payment.
The suspense will continue until Tuesday's drawing, when another chance is given to one lucky winner.
. I mean, can you imagine having that kinda cash and still having to live paycheck to pay paycheck afterwards? 
And what if they don't know how to invest it or manage their finances right? 
That $1 million match 5 winner is probably breathing a sigh of relief though, at least they got somethin' 
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Meanwhile, these 3 winners in Cali, GA, and Ill get a measly $1 million... not bad, but come on! 
, i mean who's gonna be that lucky? 
... but on the other hand, if you win u get to live like rihanna or something 
, so it's a good trade off right? 
. It's like everyone's just holding out for it 
. I mean, who wouldn't want that kind of money, right? But seriously, have you seen the odds? 292 million to 1? No thanks 
. And now we're stuck with another week of waiting... what's up with these Monday draws anyway? It's like they just wanna keep us in suspense 
. I mean, who doesn't love the idea of winning life-changing money? 
! But you have to wonder how many ppl are holding onto those tickets thinking they'll hit the big one 
? The odds are crazy low but someone's gotta be the winner, right? 
I'm kinda curious if the prize will get claimed this week or if it keeps rolling over 
I don't even know if people are crazy enough to think about playing the Powerball anymore after that last jackpots. It's like, 292.2 MILLION chances of winning... what are you gonna do? 
