Powerball jackpot: Player in California wins second largest prize in game's history worth over $1.7 billion

A California player won the Powerball lottery jackpot with the prize amount soaring more than $1.7 billion, according to reports. This Powerball jackpot ranks as the second largest in the game's history.

After 35 consecutive drawings without a jackpot victor, the multi-state Powerball game concluded with a spectacular single winner, claiming the entire $1.76 billion jackpot. The winning ticket, which matched all five numbers and the Powerball, was sold in California. The winning numbers were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the Powerball 10.

Before someone won the giant prize, there had been 35 consecutive drawings without a big winner, stretching back to July 19 when a player in California matched all six numbers and won $1.08 billion.


The jackpot is the world’s second-largest lottery prize after rolling over for 36 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.

The only top prize that was ever bigger was the $2.04 billion Powerball won by a player in California last November.

Powerball’s terrible odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to generate big jackpots, with prizes becoming ever larger as they repeatedly roll over when no one wins. And wins in recent months have been few and far between.

That didn’t bother those eager to plunk down their money on Wednesday for a long-shot chance at instant wealth.

In most states, a Powerball ticket costs $2 and players can select their own numbers or leave that task to a computer.

The $1.73 billion jackpot is for a sole winner who opts for payment through an annuity, doled out over 30 years. Winners almost always take the cash option, which for Wednesday night’s drawing is estimated at $756.6 million.

Winnings would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings.

Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FAQs

Q1. What is the worth Powerball lottery jackpot?
A1. Powerball lottery jackpot with the prize amount reaches $1.76 billion.

Q2. What is the cost of Powerball ticket?
A2. In most states, a Powerball ticket costs $2 and players can select their own numbers or leave that task to a computer.