A record‑breaking Powerball jackpot has just reached $1.1 billion after another Saturday drawing produced no winner. The prize is now the sixth‑largest in the game’s history and will roll over again on Monday.
Saturday’s Numbers and the Growing Jackpot
The winning numbers for Saturday’s draw were 1, 28, 31, 57, and 58, with a Powerball of 16 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. Because no ticket matched all six numbers, the jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion, with a cash option of $503.4 million. The 42‑draw streak without a jackpot winner tied the record for the longest such streak in Powerball history.
Smaller Prizes Still Bring Big Wins
Although the jackpot went unclaimed, several players walked away with substantial payouts. Two tickets sold in North Carolina and Pennsylvania matched five numbers plus the Power Play, each earning $2 million. In addition, tickets sold in California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia each matched five numbers without the Power Play, awarding $1 million to each holder.
Wednesday’s Draw: More $1 Million Winners
The Wednesday drawing, held at the same time each week, also failed to produce a jackpot winner. However, it produced a trio of $1 million prize winners. Tickets that matched all five white balls were sold in Maryland, Michigan, and New Jersey, each earning the $1 million award.
Next Drawing and Historical Context
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday at 10:59 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on Powerball.com. The Monday jackpot, now the sixth‑largest ever, follows the early‑September win of $1.787 billion split between tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. That prize was the second‑largest Powerball jackpot ever, surpassed only by the $2.04 billion win in California in 2022.
How the Game Works
Powerball is played across 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players purchase a $2 ticket and can play up to three drawings per week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Why the Jackpot Keeps Growing
Because no ticket matched all six numbers, the prize rolls over to the next drawing, adding the entire ticket sales pool to the jackpot. The continuous roll‑over has allowed the prize to reach a record $1.1 billion, enticing more players to buy tickets in hopes of a life‑changing win.
Key Takeaways
- The Saturday draw produced no jackpot winner, pushing the prize to $1.1 billion.
- Five‑number matches with Power Play earned $2 million in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
- Several $1 million prizes were awarded across multiple states.
What It Means for Players
The growing jackpot keeps the Powerball conversation alive across the nation. While the odds remain slim, the record‑sized prize and the possibility of a $2 million win keep players buying tickets for each drawing. The next Monday drawing offers another chance to join the ranks of those who have claimed significant payouts in the game’s history.
Final Thoughts
Powerball’s record‑tied 42‑draw streak without a jackpot winner highlights how rare a win can be. Yet, the substantial secondary prizes keep the game popular, and the Monday draw will bring the $1.1 billion jackpot to the next set of hopefuls.
Closing
With the jackpot now the sixth‑largest ever, the next drawing on Monday could bring a new winner into the spotlight. Players across the United States are watching closely, hoping that this time the numbers will align for a life‑changing win.
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