When winning tickets for the enormous $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in Missouri and Texas on Saturday night, it became a momentous occasion for two fortunate players. According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the incredible prize is currently the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history.
Decisions That Will Change the Winners’ Lives
Every ticket holder must make an astounding choice:
Consider the $893.5 million annuitized prize that will be distributed over 29 years, or
Choose to pay $410.3 million (before taxes) in one lump sum.
In any case, it’s the kind of money that transforms generations to come in addition to your own.
Where the Winning Tickets Were Offered
In Fredericksburg, a tiny community roughly 70 miles northwest of San Antonio, the Texas winner bought their golden ticket at a Big’s convenience store. Although Missouri officials have not yet revealed the retailer’s identity, festivities are undoubtedly in full swing in both states.
Other Significant Gains
Not only the jackpot winners were fortunate:
Two tickets—one from Kansas and one from Texas—matched enough numbers to win $2 million apiece.
Thirteen states and eighteen tickets won $1 million in prizes.
Across the nation, it was a night of good fortune.
The Numbers That Won
With a red Powerball of 17 and a Power Play multiplier of 2, the winning numbers on Saturday were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62.
Jackpot Resets for the Upcoming Drawing
The Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for Monday night’s drawing since the $1.787 billion prize has already been claimed. Although still a significant sum, it is far less than the historic sum that caused lottery fever to erupt across the country.
History & Odds
With only 1 in 292.2 million chances of winning, the odds are still astronomical. The win on Saturday breaks the record of 42 straight drawings without a jackpot winner, which dates back to May.
For comparison, the $2.04 billion prize won in California on November 7, 2022, continues to be the largest Powerball jackpot ever.
