After No Winner on Saturday Powerball Jackpot Surged to a Whopping $800 Million
The Powerball jackpot continues its record-breaking climb, reaching a staggering $800 million after no lucky ticket matched all six winning numbers on Saturday, March 23. Saturday night’s drawing jackpot was the 9th largest jackpot which wasn’t a complete washout but several lucky players across five states succeeded with a significant $1 million consolation prize.
Saturday night’s drawing numbers were 6-23-25-34-51, and the Powerball number was 3. Tickets matching five white balls, but missing the elusive Powerball, were sold in California, Florida, Indiana, Texas, and Washington. These lucky individuals will undoubtedly celebrate the life-changing possibilities despite not hitting the jackpot.
The March 23rd Powerball drawing was the 35 consecutive drawing that passed without a jackpot winner, but the lack of a jackpot winner shouldn’t discourage potential players. The California Lottery reminds everyone that even a single $1 million prize can be life-changing. The lucky winners from California, Florida, Indiana, Texas, and Washington are a perfect example.
The lack of a jackpot winner comes as no surprise. The last time a lucky ticket hit all six numbers was back in January, with a prize worth $842.4 million leaving the jackpot to snowball with each passing drawing. This trend continues, with the estimated jackpot for Monday, March 25th, now standing at a mouthwatering $800 million. So Social media is abuzz with lottery dreams and strategies, with everyone from casual players to die-hard enthusiasts vying for a shot at the ultimate prize.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Despite the astronomical odds of winning the Powerball jackpot, the dream of becoming an instant billionaire continues to grip 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands players. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot isn’t playing catch-up either, reaching a staggering $1.1 billion, making it a two-front battle for anyone seeking lottery riches.
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Source: For updated information on Lottery payouts and Federal tax obligations visit www.irs.gov.
