There was no jackpot winner for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, which means that Saturday’s drawing, if there is a winner, would be the second largest jackpot in Powerball history.
This jackpot is an estimated $1.8 billion for Saturday night’s drawing, according to the Powerball website. The cash value is $826.4 million.
The last jackpot was won on May 31, with a single winner of $204.5 million in California.
What are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots of all time?
Here are the Top 10 jackpots since the Powerball lottery began in 1992:
What is the most someone has won in New York with a Powerball ticket?
A Manhattan man, as well as another person in Iowa, won the Powerball jackpot, which was $688 million. He was awarded $343.8 million, which was the largest prize in the history of the New York Lottery, on Oct. 27, 2018.
When was the last time someone won Powerball in New York?
There was a $256 million jackpot won in New York on Dec. 7, 2024.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
After Wednesday’s drawing, the next Powerball drawing is Saturday, September 6. Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
How late can you buy a Powerball ticket in New York?
In New York, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 10 p.m. on the night of the draw. In New Jersey the deadline is 9:45 p.m. and in Connecticut the deadline is 10 p.m.
How to play Powerball
Choose five numbers 1 to 69 and one number 1 to 26 to be your Powerball. To win the Powerball jackpot, match the six numbers on your ticket to the drawn six-number combination (five numbers plus the Powerball).
The odds of winning the jackpot prize are 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball ticket locations in NY
Powerball tickets cost $2 each. Here’s where to find the closest New York Lottery game retailers near you.
How can I watch Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.
The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.
What are the Powerball prizes?
The complete guide to winnings is:
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Powerball jackpot September 6 is $1.8 billion. Where it ranks among all-time winners
Reporting by Phil Strum, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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