The Powerball jackpot has been rising since its final winner in August.
WASHINGTON — A jackpot of $408 million was up for grabs in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, the biggest it is grown since a large $1.36 billion winner earlier this yr.
The $408 million jackpot has a lump sum money worth of $196 million. That is the choice most winners take, versus the total worth paid out as an annuity.
Profitable Powerball numbers for Wednesday, October 16
The successful numbers for Wednesday’s drawing have been 4, 30, 39, 44, 60, Powerball 11.
If a winner matches all 5 numbers and the Powerball, they’ve the choice to take the total jackpot paid out over 30 years, or a smaller money payout. Winners nearly at all times take the money possibility.
Even with the smaller lump sum payout, federal taxes will eat into these winnings, and a few states additionally tax massive lottery prizes. Powerball is performed in 45 states, in addition to Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What are the chances of successful the Powerball?
The percentages of successful the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million.
When is the Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawing takes place reside at 10:59 p.m. Jap each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets, which value $2 per play, are bought in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What are the biggest Powerball jackpots?
- $2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA
- $1.765 Billion – Oct. 11, 2023 – CA
- $1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
- $1.326 Billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
- $1.08 Billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
- $842.4 Million – January 1, 2024 – MI
- $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI
- $758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA
- $754.6 Million – Feb. 6, 2023 – WA
- $731.1 Million – Jan. 20, 2021 – MD
