Powerball drawing, causing the grand prize to soar to an estimated $725 million. This staggering amount now ranks as the seventh largest Powerball jackpot ever, as confirmed by lottery officials. The upcoming drawing for this massive prize is scheduled for Wednesday. Prior to tax deductions, the estimated lump-sum cash value stands at $366.2 million, according to Powerball. The winning numbers for Monday's draw were 2, 24, 34, 53, 58, with a red Powerball number of 13. Despite the absence of a jackpot winner, there were still fortunate individuals who secured prizes. In California and Iowa, two tickets matched all five white balls, with the California ticket winning a $1 million prize and the Iowa ticket claiming $2 million by utilizing the Power Play feature. Furthermore, 28 tickets that won $50,000 prizes, along with 12 tickets. These tickets secured $100,000 prizes, according to Powerball. The streak of consecutive drawings without a major winner has now reached 35. The most recent instance of someone matching all five white balls and the red Powerball occurred on April 19, when an individual in Ohio won a grand prize of $252.6 million. California witnessed the largest-ever Powerball prize, with a remarkable $2.04 billion being won on November 7.
FAQsQ1: How much is the estimated jackpot for the upcoming Powerball drawing? A1: The estimated jackpot for the upcoming Powerball drawing is $725 million.Q2: What were the winning numbers for the previous Powerball drawing? A2: The winning numbers for the previous Powerball drawing were 2, 24, 34, 53, 58, with a red Powerball number of 13.
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