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Powerball jackpot reaches $835 million after New Jersey winner

A winning ticket in New Jersey has claimed an estimated $835 million Powerball jackpot after matching all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing.

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In brief

  • A winning ticket in New Jersey matched all six numbers to win an estimated $835 million.
  • The winner can choose between a $357.9 million one-time payment or a 29-year annuity.
  • This was the tenth-largest prize in the history of the game.
  • The jackpot will reset to $20 million for the upcoming Saturday drawing.

Powerball jackpot reaches $835 million after New Jersey winner

A winning Powerball ticket in New Jersey has won an estimated $835 million after matching all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing, according to reports.

The Winning Numbers and Payout Options

The winning numbers for the drawing were 15, 34, 41, 53, 56, and red Powerball 21, with a Power Play multiplier of 2x. The winner has the option to take a one-time payment of $357.9 million or an annuity paid out over 29 years.

While the jackpot was claimed, there were no winners for the $2 million and $1 million Match 5 prizes.

Historical Context and Jackpot Scale

Wednesday’s jackpot was the tenth-largest prize in game history and the second-largest prize so far this year, according to game officials. This follows a previous major win on August 12, when a player claimed a $1.04 billion jackpot in Illinois.

The odds of winning Wednesday’s jackpot were estimated at 1 in 292.2 million, according to the lottery.

International Expansion

This jackpot cycle was the first in which players in the United Kingdom have participated from the beginning of the multi-drawing stretch. This follows the expansion of ticket sales to the country in July. According to the lottery, this also marks the first time a lottery outside of the US has contributed to the Powerball jackpot.

Upcoming Drawings

Powerball drawings take place three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Following this win, the jackpot will reset to $20 million for Saturday’s drawing.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

How much is the Powerball jackpot and where was it won?
The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $835 million after a winning ticket in New Jersey matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing.
What were the winning numbers and payout options for the jackpot?
The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, 56, and red Powerball 21 with a 2x Power Play multiplier. The winner can choose a one-time payment of $357.9 million or an annuity paid out over 29 years.
How does this jackpot rank in Powerball history?
Wednesday's jackpot was the tenth-largest prize in game history and the second-largest prize so far this year.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of winning the jackpot were estimated at 1 in 292.2 million, according to the lottery.
What is the status of the jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing?
Following this win, the jackpot will reset to $20 million for Saturday's drawing.

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