A Washington state resident wins the $747 million Powerball jackpot
A Washington state resident wins the $747 million Powerball jackpot
On Monday night, a single player in Washington state won the estimated $747 million Powerball prize.
On Monday night, a single player in Washington state won the estimated $747 million Powerball prize.
The winning numbers were 05, 11, 22, 23, 69, with the Powerball number being 07.
The winning numbers were 05, 11, 22, 23, 69, with the Powerball number being 07.
According to a lottery statement issued early Tuesday, a single ticket matched all six numbers and was valued $754.6 million.
According to a lottery statement issued early Tuesday, a single ticket matched all six numbers and was valued $754.6 million.
The complete jackpot is for a winner who chooses an annuity
The complete jackpot is for a winner who chooses an annuity
An annuity is delivered in one instant but partial payment, followed by subsequent payments of 5% each year for the next 29 years.
An annuity is delivered in one instant but partial payment, followed by subsequent payments of 5% each year for the next 29 years.
The winner might alternatively choose to receive a one-time cash reward of $407.2 million.
The winner might alternatively choose to receive a one-time cash reward of $407.2 million.
The Powerball jackpot was won on Monday night for the first time since November 19, 2022.
The Powerball jackpot was won on Monday night for the first time since November 19, 2022.
Higher interest rates have allowed annuity payments to rise in comparison to previous jackpots when interest rates were lower
Higher interest rates have allowed annuity payments to rise in comparison to previous jackpots when interest rates were lower
The game's terrible odds of 1 in 292.2 million are intended to attract more players by building large rewards.
The game's terrible odds of 1 in 292.2 million are intended to attract more players by building large rewards.
Recently, someone in Maine won a $1.35 billion Mega Millions reward in January.
Recently, someone in Maine won a $1.35 billion Mega Millions reward in January.
While a California player won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in November. Neither of the rewards has been claimed.
While a California player won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in November. Neither of the rewards has been claimed.