Multiple Winners Score Big in $1.76 Billion Powerball Drawing
California Resident Wins Jackpot, Others Claim Million-Dollar Prizes
A California resident became the sole winner of the $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot ($774.1 million cash) in Wednesday night's drawing, marking the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot and second-largest Powerball jackpot ever won. However, more than 150 players across the U.S. also won significant prizes ranging from $50,000 to $2 million.
$2 Million Winners
Two players won $2 million before taxes by doubling their prize package with the Power Play option:
- One ticket in Pennsylvania
- One ticket in Arizona
These tickets matched five white balls (22, 24, 40, 52, and 64) with the Power Play option.
Two players won $2 million before taxes by doubling their prize package with the Power Play option:
- One ticket in Pennsylvania
- One ticket in Arizona
These tickets matched five white balls (22, 24, 40, 52, and 64) with the Power Play option.
$1 Million Winners
Seven players matched the first five numbers in the October 11 drawing to win $1 million prizes. These new, pre-tax millionaires are from:California (2)
- Virginia (1)
- Oklahoma (1)
- New York (1)
- Florida (2)
Seven players matched the first five numbers in the October 11 drawing to win $1 million prizes. These new, pre-tax millionaires are from:California (2)
- Virginia (1)
- Oklahoma (1)
- New York (1)
- Florida (2)
Additional Winners
- 24 tickets won $100,000 by matching four of the first five numbers and adding the Power Play option
- 121 Powerball players won $50,000 by matching four of the first five numbers without the Power Play option
- 24 tickets won $100,000 by matching four of the first five numbers and adding the Power Play option
- 121 Powerball players won $50,000 by matching four of the first five numbers without the Power Play option
Odds of Winning Powerball
While the massive $1.73 billion jackpot may be tempting, it's important to note:
- The odds of winning Powerball's top prize are approximately 1 in 292.2 million
- The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are about 1 in 24.9
While the massive $1.73 billion jackpot may be tempting, it's important to note:
- The odds of winning Powerball's top prize are approximately 1 in 292.2 million
- The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are about 1 in 24.9
How to Purchase Lottery Tickets
In-Person Purchases
Tickets can be bought at:
- Gas stations
- Convenience stores
- Grocery stores
- Some airport stations
Online Purchases
Tickets can be ordered online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states:
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Texas
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
The Jackpocket app allows users to:
- Pick lottery game and numbers
- Place orders
- View tickets
- Collect winnings
All can be done via phone or computer.
Disclaimer: Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18, 21 in AZ and 19 in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions.