Three Lucky Winners Split Record $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot
A $2 Powerball ticket has once again changed lives after three players shared a massive $1.8 billion jackpot. The winning numbers from Wednesday's draw were 08-17-22-28-55, with a Powerball of 14 and a Power Play multiplier of 3X. The next drawing now offers an estimated $174 million prize. The latest Powerball draw took place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, as scheduled. Two winners from Texas and one from Missouri matched all five numbers plus the Powerball, securing the $1.8 billion prize. The odds of hitting the jackpot remain one in 292.2 million.
Tickets for each drawing must be purchased by 9:45 p.m. Eastern on the same day. Powerball is available in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For those looking for extra chances, the Double Play add-on is offered in 13 participating jurisdictions. This feature includes a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million. The next Powerball jackpot is set at $174 million, with a cash option of approximately $80.7 million before taxes. Draws continue every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern. Players can buy tickets until 9:45 p.m. on the day of each drawing.
