Winning numbers drawn for historic Powerball jackpot
Share this @internewscast.com

(NewsNation) — Winning numbers for a Powerball jackpot of rare proportions were selected late Saturday: 3, 18, 22, 27, 33 and Powerball 17.

This marked just the sixth time in Powerball’s history that the jackpot hit $1 billion prior to the draw. For this round, the Power Play multiplier for non-jackpot prizes was set at 3.

Powerball jackpot after-tax amount

Opting for the lump sum cash payout yields approximately $453.1 million before taxes. However, once federal taxes are deducted, this amount reduces to $330.8 million. The winning ticket’s purchase state will also impose taxes, further decreasing the net amount taken home.

There are only nine states that don’t impose additional lottery taxes: California, Delaware, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

What can you buy with the $1B Powerball jackpot?

With nearly $331 million, you could potentially acquire a small fleet of 737 planes, purchase over 30 private islands currently on the market in the Bahamas, buy 945 brand-new Lamborghini Huracán supercars, or supply a new PlayStation 5 for every individual living in Wyoming.

What are the odds of winning the $1B Powerball jackpot?

What are the odds of hitting it big? One in 292 million. 

You are more likely to have a higher IQ than Albert Einstein, give birth to identical quadruplets or be struck by lightning twice. 

Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has seen Indiana and Missouri produce the most jackpot winners. Out of the nine states with at least 15 jackpot winners, six have residents who live in the Central Time Zone.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Barkley’s Clutch Tip-In Seals ETSU’s Thrilling 76-75 Victory Over Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WJHL) — In a thrilling finish at the Pete Hanna…

Supreme Court Set to Decide: Trump’s Influence Over Federal Reserve in the Balance

The spotlight will shift to the Supreme Court next week as President…

Community Gathers for Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Inspiring Legacy

The Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee, hosted its…

Authorities Detain Suspect in Connection to Osceola County Triple Homicide

In a tragic turn of events in Osceola County, Florida, a 29-year-old…

Massive Student-Led Rally in Serbia Sparks Nationwide Movement Against Corruption

NOVI SAD – On Saturday, thousands gathered in Serbia as university students…

Maple Grove Farm Hosts Educational Open House on Syrup Production

Maple Grove Farm in Afton, Tennessee, is inviting the public to experience…

Massive Gathering Honors Legacy of Grateful Dead’s Iconic Guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – Thousands gathered at San Francisco’s Civic Center on Saturday…

Tennessee Republicans Unveil Bold Immigration Reform: What It Means for the State

On Thursday, Tennessee Republicans unveiled a series of proposals that could see…

Sizzling Arrival: Cluckies Hot Chicken Spices Up Johnson City’s Culinary Scene

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City has welcomed a new culinary…

Iranians Turn to Turkish Border for Internet Access Amid National Blackouts

KAPIKOY BORDER CROSSING – Despite the turmoil in Iran, the Kapikoy border…

Indonesian Rescue Teams Discover Plane Wreckage in Mountainous Terrain

JAKARTA – On Sunday, Indonesian rescuers located debris from a plane that…

Minneapolis ICE Crackdown Poses Challenges for Somali Businesses

MINNEAPOLIS – A sense of unease has settled over a once-bustling complex…