The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.6 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. The prize now ranks as the fourth-largest in the lottery’s history, extending the streak of drawings without a grand-prize winner.
Winning Numbers and Next Drawing
The numbers drawn Saturday were 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69, with Powerball 20. The next opportunity to win the massive jackpot comes Monday night.
Historic Context
The largest Powerball jackpot ever recorded was $2.04 billion, won in November 2022. The jackpot was last claimed in September, when two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas split a $1.787 billion prize. Since then, dozens of drawings have passed without a winner.
Payout Options and Odds
The eventual winner will be able to choose between annual payments totaling about $1.5 billion or a one-time cash option estimated at $735.3 million before taxes. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain slim at 1 in 292.2 million.
Ticket Information
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in participating states across the U.S.
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