Powerball lottery tickets are seen Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an astonishing $740 million for the upcoming drawing on Monday, October 30, 2023. This surge comes after Saturday’s drawing yielded no big winners, keeping the jackpot elusive for players.
The winning numbers from the last drawing on October 28 were 19-22-30-32-59, with the Powerball being 1. The jackpot remains unclaimed since September 6, when two lucky tickets purchased in Missouri and Texas split a staggering $1.787 billion prize.
With the odds of snagging the jackpot standing at a mere 1 in 292.2 million, players are scrambling to buy tickets, priced at just $2 each. The overall chances of winning any prize in Powerball are slightly better at 1 in 24.9. Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, keeping excitement high among lottery enthusiasts.
Winners have the option to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated installments over 29 years, or as a lump-sum payment. The allure of such life-changing sums is prompting many to dream big, and the latest jackpot is sure to capture the attention of millions across the nation.
As the clock ticks down to the drawing, now is the time to get your tickets. Will someone become the next Powerball millionaire? Stay tuned for the latest updates, and make sure to grab your chance at this monumental jackpot!
For more information and updates, tune in to WABC-TV, which contributed to this report.