Who won the Powerball last night? $478 million jackpot won by single ticket in Georgia
By Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 days ago
It was a lucky night for a Powerball player in Georgia who bought the winning ticket worth $478 million.
According to the lottery's website , only one ticket sold in Georgia matched all six numbers in the Wednesday night drawing. The prize was worth an estimated $478 million with a cash value of $230.6 million.
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 23
The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 23 are 2, 15, 27, 29 , and 39. The red Powerball was 20, and the Power Play was 2X .
Where was the Powerball jackpot won?
One winning ticket was sold in Georgia for Wednesday night's $478 million Powerball jackpot. According to WAGA (Channel 5) in Atlanta, the winning ticket was sold in Buford, Georgia. However, lottery officials have not shared the exact location of where the ticket was sold.
Wednesday's drawing marks the seventh time a Powerball jackpot has been won in Georgia . In addition to the jackpot winner, there were two Match 5 $1 million winners in Pennsylvania and Texas. There were no Match 5 + Power Play $2 million winners.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Whether you've played before or if this is your first time trying your luck at the lottery, here's what you need to know before the next drawing.
What is the Powerball jackpot up to?
Saturday's jackpot is estimated to be worth $20 million, with a cash value of $9.6 million.
What time is the Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings take place three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
The Powerball is played in 45 states, including Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play Powerball.
You can purchase tickets at gas stations, convenience stores and supermarkets in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction.
You can also purchase tickets in Ohio through the Ohio Lottery website, www.ohiolottery.com .
How do you play Powerball?
The Powerball costs $2 per play.
To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.
You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.
To win, match one of the 9 Ways to Win:
5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
5 white balls = $1 million.
4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
4 white balls = $100.
3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
3 white balls = $7.
2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
1 red Powerball = $4.
There's a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
All prizes are set cash amounts, except for the grand prize. In California, prize payout amounts are pari-mutuel, meaning it's determined by the sales and the number of winners.
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