A $1.4B Powerball jackpot is up for grabs after 40 drawings without a winner
Share this @internewscast.com

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A lottery jackpot estimated at $1.4 billion will be available on Wednesday night, following numerous drawings without a major winner.

This enormous Powerball jackpot ranks as the sixth-largest in U.S. lottery history. It’s the outcome of 40 straight drawings over the summer period without a player successfully matching all six numbers in the game.

No one has won the grand prize since May 31, and the 41st drawing on Wednesday will be just one fewer than the record set last year.

These repeated losses are due to Powerball’s challenging odds of 1 in 292.2 million. However, lottery officials emphasize that the chances of winning the game’s smaller prizes are considerably better. The drawings occur three times a week.

The $1.4 billion prize is available for a winner who chooses to receive 30 annual payments over 29 years in the form of an annuity. Nonetheless, most winners prefer the cash option, with an estimated value of $634.3 million for this specific draw.

Powerball tickets cost $2, and the game is offered in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
UK comedy writer Graham Linehan arrested over social media posts criticizing trans activists

Graham Linehan, a British comedy writer, was detained for his online comments against trans activists.

The co-creator of the British sitcom “Father Ted” found himself in legal…
Quick-moving wildfire scorches historic California gold mining town, burning multiple homes

Rapid Wildfire Ravages Historic California Gold Mining Town, Destroys Multiple Homes

A fast-moving wildfire ravaged homes in a historic California Gold Rush town,…
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

Cardi B Prevails in Legal Battle Over Alleged Assault by Security Guard

A jury promptly awarded Cardi B a decisive victory on Tuesday in…
Anti-ICE Portland rioters with guillotine clash with police in war-like scenes

Portland Protesters with Guillotine Confront Police in Intense Clashes

Anti-ICE protesters were captured on video bringing a guillotine and engaging in…
College student gunned down by ex-boyfriend after months of stalking: report

College Student Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Following Months of Stalking: Report

A college student in Michigan was tragically killed by her ex-boyfriend over…
Montgomery severe weather: Power line piece sliced through home 'like a circular saw blade' during storm, woman says

Montgomery Severe Weather: Woman Says Power Line Fragment Sliced Through Home ‘Like a Circular Saw Blade’ During Storm

MONTGOMERY, Ill. (WLS) — One woman says a windstorm in Montgomery caused…
United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate

Airline Incident: United Plane Bumps Into Another Jet at San Francisco Airport While Departing Gate

Two United Airlines planes were involved in a minor collision at San…
Unlicensed contractors arrested in Palm Coast

Unauthorized Contractors Apprehended in Palm Coast

Police say that four unlicensed contractors have been arrested after a “multi-phase…
Houston man accused of shooting 11-year-old playing ding dong ditch due in court

Houston resident faces court for allegedly shooting an 11-year-old involved in a doorbell prank.

Prosecutors highlight that fresh evidence, such as a cell phone video, will…
Bryan Kohberger's apartment, essays revealed in hundreds of photos released by Idaho police

Idaho Police Unveil Hundreds of Photos: Inside Bryan Kohberger’s Apartment and Insights from His Essays

Idaho State Police have unveiled hundreds of additional photos from their investigation…
Jacksonville parks now offer free Wi-Fi, enhance safety

Jacksonville Parks Introduce Free Wi-Fi and Boost Safety Measures

Jacksonville parks now offer free Wi-Fi and security cameras as part of…
Trump claims Putin, Xi, Kim are conspiring against the US after military parade in China

Putin and Xi Highlight ‘Unprecedented’ Relations as Leaders from Iran and North Korea Visit Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin, alongside his “dear friend” Chinese President Xi Jinping,…