Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $750 Million—10th Largest Ever
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion, making it the third-largest prize in U.S. history.
No Jackpot Winner
No one matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, and Powerball 22. This marks the 41st consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner.
Next Drawing
The next chance to win will be Saturday night.
Payout Options
Winners can choose between:
- A 30-year annuity for the full $1.7 billion, or
- A one-time lump sum of about $770.3 million before taxes.
Odds of Winning
The odds of hitting the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million.
Other Winners
While the jackpot went unclaimed, several tickets across different states won $1 million to $2 million in secondary prizes.
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