The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after a lucky winner in New York won $260 million in the December 7 drawing. The winning numbers for Monday’s drawing were 35-37-40-45-51, Powerball: 24, Power Play: 2X. The estimated jackpot is now at $20 million with a lump sum payment option of about $9.7 million before taxes.
The Double Play is a feature that gives players in select locations another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million. Powerball is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, while the Double Play feature can be purchased in 13 lottery jurisdictions including Pennsylvania and Michigan.
A $2 ticket gives players a one in 292.2 million chance at winning the jackpot. The drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with a deadline for ticket purchases at 9:45 p.m. So, if you’re feeling lucky, grab your tickets and check to see if you could be the next big Powerball winner!
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