The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
The odds of hitting the Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292 million. These things are more likely to land you than making a lot of money.
Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY
Here we go again!
If you’re lucky, you could win a prize that’s among the top 10 biggest lottery jackpots – but it all starts with a $2 Powerball ticket that could make you a multimillionaire.
The jackpot for Saturday’s drawing rose to $960 million – the fourth-highest Powerball total ever – with a cash option of $441.4 million. Saturday’s numbers were 19-30-37-44-46 and the Powerball was 22. Power Play was 2x. After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball, the top prize shot to a record $1.04 billion in the drawing on Monday, Oct. 2, according to the Florida Lottery. It wasn’t all bad news, though: A ticket purchased at Publix, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, and Publix, 695 Kristine Way, The Villages, was worth $1 million each.
There were no grand prize winners on Wednesday, but there were four tickets that added up to 5 for $1 million. These tickets were purchased in California, Kansas, Maryland and New York.
In case you’re wondering, Wednesday’s numbers were 1-7-46-47-63 and the Powerball was 7. Power Play was 3x.
There was also a tie at Publix in Monday’s drawing: three tickets purchased at Publix, 3343 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee; Walmart Gas Station, 2845 N. Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee; and Circle K, 31734 E. SR 44, Eustis, produced $1 million winners.
This is the third time in a week that a ticket purchased at Publix netted someone $1 million. In the Saturday, Sept. 23 drawing, a single ticket from Publix, 4606 Kirkman Road, Orlando, won a $1 million second prize.
The new total remained at No. 4 on the top 10 list of all-time largest Powerball jackpots in the game’s history (see below). Additionally, the total of $850 million remained ninth in the top 10 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots of all time.
In case you’re wondering, on Monday September 25th the numbers were 10-12-22-36-50 and the Powerball was 4. Power Play was 2x.
These rollovers follow a lottery frenzy over the summer after someone in California won the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot and someone in Neptune Beach, Florida, won the biggest mega at $1.58 billion Millions jackpot won in the history of the game. In less than two months, this lottery’s top prize has increased from $20 million to the current pot.
On July 19, a single ticket in California matched all five numbers plus the Powerball to win $1.08 billion, the largest jackpot since November’s record $2.04 billion. On August 8, a single ticket purchased at a Publix in Neptune Beach, Florida, matched all five numbers plus the Powerball and won $1.58 billion. The $1.58 billion lottery jackpot was finally hit on September 25, but its winner remains a mystery for now (see below).
Like Mega Millions, Powerball tickets start at $2 each.
Powerball players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of hitting all five numbers plus the Powerball (more on the odds below). Below are some frequently asked questions about Powerball, Mega Millions and lottery odds. Good luck!
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What is the Powerball lottery jackpot on Saturday September 30th?
an estimated $960 million with a cash option of $441.4 million
an estimated $850 million with a cash option of $397.4 million
an estimated $785 million with a cash option of $367 million
an estimated $750 million with a cash option of $350.6 million
an estimated $672 million with a cash option of $320.5 million
How long has Powerball been turning over?
This Powerball jackpot series began on July 22nd with rollovers up to the current pot. Previously, a ticket purchased in California matched the six numbers and won the $1.08 billion lottery jackpot on Wednesday, July 19. The prize, the seventh-largest jackpot in Powerball and Mega Millions history, has not yet been claimed.
Here’s a snapshot of how the jackpot increased (in such a short time).
- Saturday, September 30: $960 million
- Wednesday, September 27: $850 million
- Monday, September 25: $785 million
- Saturday, September 23: $750 million
- Wednesday, September 20: $672 million
- Monday, September 18: $638 million
- Saturday, September 16: $596 million
- Wednesday, September 13: $550 million
- Monday, September 11: $522 million
- Saturday, September 9: $500 million
- Wednesday, September 6: $461 million
- Monday, September 4, Labor Day: $435 million
- Saturday, September 2: $420 million
- Wednesday, August 30: $386 million
- Monday, August 28: $363 million
- Saturday, August 26: $345 million
- Wednesday, August 23: $313 million
- Monday, August 21: $291 million
- Saturday, August 19: $264 million
- Wednesday, August 16: $236 million
- Monday, August 14: $215 million
- Saturday, August 12: $204 million
- Wednesday, August 9: $170 million
- Monday, August 7: $145 million
- Saturday, August 5: $124 million
- Wednesday, August 2: $95 million
- Monday, July 31: $74 million
- Saturday, July 29: $60 million
- Wednesday, July 26: $41 million
- Monday, July 24: $28 million
- Saturday, July 22: $20 million
Can I buy Florida lottery tickets online?
No. Some states offer this option through an app or website, but the Florida Lottery does not. It is not possible to purchase tickets by post, fax or online. According to the website, there are more than 13,000 authorized Florida Lottery retailers here.
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I purchased a Powerball ticket in another state. Can I withdraw my winnings in Florida?
No. Powerball prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says.
I purchased a Mega Millions ticket in another state. Can I withdraw my winnings in Florida?
No. Mega Millions prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, says the Florida Lottery.
When do Florida lottery tickets expire?
Florida Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To receive a one-time cash payment, a winner has within the first 60 days of the applicable draw date to claim it. Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and fast-play game prizes “must be claimed within 60 days of the official game end date. Once the applicable deadline has expired, the applicable Florida Lottery ticket will expire.”
What happens to the unclaimed prize money?
According to the Florida Lottery, state law requires that 80% of unclaimed prize money from expired tickets be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. The remaining 20% goes back into the prize pool for future drawings.
What happens to unclaimed Powerball prize money?
If a Powerball ticket is not claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, the Florida Lottery website states: “Funds to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be refunded to Lottery members in their jackpot rollover series revenue share.” The Powerball website states: “Unclaimed prizes will be retained by the lottery jurisdiction. If a grand prize goes unclaimed, the money must be returned to all lotteries in proportion to their sales for the drawing round. The lotteries then distribute the money based on their winnings in accordance with the laws of their jurisdiction, to other lottery games, or to the general fund of their jurisdiction, or as otherwise required by law.
What happens to unclaimed Mega Millions prize money?
If a Mega Millions ticket is not claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, “Funds used to pay the unclaimed jackpot will be refunded to Lottery members in their jackpot rollover series revenue share.”
What are the chances of winning Powerball?
Powerball drawings take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. EDT. According to Powerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Are the odds of winning Powerball the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
According to powerball.com, players have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning a prize. Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers, regardless of whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
What are the chances of winning Mega Millions?
According to the Mega Millions website, you have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of hitting all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball. Prizes range from $2 (for the Mega Ball combo) to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?
According to the Florida Lottery website, winners are not allowed to remain anonymous: “Florida law requires that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence, game won, date won, and amount won to third parties who requests this information.” .”
However, the website states that as of May 25, 2022, “the names of lottery winners claiming prizes valued at $250,000 or more are temporarily exempt from disclosure for 90 days from the date of prize claim, provided the Winner doesn’t give up anything else.”
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Who won a $1.08 billion Powerball prize on July 19?
A store in LA is selling a winning Powerball jackpot ticket
A small neighborhood store in downtown Los Angeles sold the winning ticket for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the third largest in the game’s history. (20th of July)
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As of September 30, the winner of the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot has not come forward. According to California Lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at the Las Palmitas Mini Market on Wall Street.
How long does the $1.08 billion Powerball winner have to claim the prize?
According to Powerball rules, “ticket expiration dates typically vary between 90 days and one year, depending on the selling jurisdiction. The expiry date is often listed on the back of your ticket. If the expiration date is not listed, contact your lottery.”
According to the California Lottery, Powerball and Mega Millions winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. The $1.08 billion Powerball winner has until July 19, 2024 – one year from the drawing date – to claim the top prize at California Lottery headquarters. In California, knowing the identity of lottery winners is public knowledge.
Who won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions prize on August 8?
The Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Florida brings in $1.58 billion
A single lottery ticket sold in Florida brings with it a Mega Millions jackpot of $1.58 billion. According to the Florida Lottery, a Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold the winning ticket. (August 9)
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During this summer’s billion-dollar Mega Millions lottery frenzy, multiple drawings occurred between April 21 and August 8, resulting in a whopping $1.58 billion in winnings. It was the eighth time a Mega Millions or Powerball lottery reached $1 billion. Finally, in September, a Mega Millions ticket purchased at a Publix in Neptune Beach matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball to win the biggest prize in the game’s history.
Tuesday’s draw also produced a second division winner from Florida. A ticket from Kwik Stop in Hollywood matched five numbers and won $1 million.
How long does the $1.58 billion Mega Millions winner have to claim his prize?
According to the Mega Millions website, “claim periods vary by jurisdiction and are based on local rules and regulations, so the period to claim prizes ranges from 90 days to one year from the drawing date.”
Since the $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket was purchased (at a Publix) in Florida, Florida Lottery rules require winnings of $1 million or more and prizes with an annual payout option must be picked up personally by visiting or making an appointment at the lottery headquarters.
The website states: “Florida Lottery drawing game winnings must be claimed within 180 days of the applicable drawing date. Winnings from draw games that accept a one-off cash payment must be claimed within the first 60 days of the relevant draw date.” the cash option. Once the applicable time period has expired, the applicable Florida lottery ticket will expire.”
On September 25, the winner of the $1.58 billion Mega Millions prize came forward, but his identity remains a mystery for now. The identities of Florida lottery winners and details about where the winning tickets were sold are public knowledge.
What is the largest lottery jackpot in US history? Who won the $2.04 billion Powerball prize?
The largest lottery prize ever rose to $2.04 billion in November. The jackpot was estimated at $1.9 billion days before the drawing, but sales of lottery tickets helped push it to over $2 billion, according to updated calculations. A single ticket purchased in California won the grand prize, and the winner was announced on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023. Edwin Castro won the largest lottery jackpot ever, settling for a lump sum of $997.6 million, just under $1 billion, according to the California Lottery.
As of October 1, 2023, there have been nine lottery jackpots that have reached or exceeded $1 billion. Only once has the jackpot exceeded the $2 billion mark.
- 9. $1.04 billion, Powerball, October 2, 2023? Still open
- 8th. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: A single ticket was won in Michigan.
- 7. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A single ticket was won in California.
- 6. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket was won in Illinois.
- 5. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
- 4. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: A single ticket was won in South Carolina.
- 3. $1.58 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: A single ticket was won in Neptune Beach, Florida
- 2. $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
- 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: A single ticket was won in California.
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What are the 10 Biggest Mega Millions Jackpots of All Time?
According to its website, here are the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots as of September 30, 2023:
- 10. $536 million – July 8, 2016; Indiana
- 9. $543 million – July 24, 2018; California
- 8th. $648 million – December 17, 2013; California and Georgia
- 7. $656 million – March 30, 2012; Illinois, Kansas and Maryland
- 6. $1.05 billion – January 22, 2021; Michigan
- 5. $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023; California
- 4. $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 3. $1.35 billion – January 13, 2023; Maine
- 2. $1.537 billion – October 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 1. $1.58 billion – August 8, 2023; Florida
What are the 10 Biggest Powerball Jackpots of All Time?
Here are the top 10 Powerball jackpots as of October 1, 2023:
- 10. $687.8 million – October 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
- 9. $699.8 million – October 4, 2021; California
- 8th. $731.1 million – January 20, 2021; Maryland
- 7. $754.6 million – February 6, 2023; Washington
- 6. $758.7 million – August 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- 5. $768.4 million – March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- 4. $1.04 billion – October 2, 2023? Still open
- 3. $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023; California
- 2. $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 1. $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022; California
What are the top 10 biggest lottery jackpots of all time?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were among the ten largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history as of October 1, 2023.
- 10. Powerball Drawing Worth $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- 9. $1.04 Billion – October 2, 2023? Still open
- 8th. $1.05 Billion Mega Millions Drawing – January 22, 2021; Michigan
- 7. $1.08 Billion Powerball Drawing – July 19, 2023; California
- 6. $1.337 Billion Mega Millions Drawing – July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 5. $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Drawing – January 13, 2023; Maine
- 4. Mega Millions Drawing Worth $1.537 Billion – October 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 3. $1.58 Billion Mega Millions Drawing – August 8, 2023; Florida
- 2. Powerball Drawing Worth $1.586 Billion – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 1. $2.04 Billion Powerball Drawing – November 7, 2022; California