After the last draws in which there were no winners, the Powerball in play this Wednesday November 2nd more than 1,200 million dollarsmaking it one of the most prominent in the lottery of United States of America. No ticket was a winner in the Halloween draw and therefore the estimated first prize breaks all records. The numbers that came out in the last draw were 13, 19, 36, 39, 59 and the red Powerball 13.
If sales continue to exceed expectations, the jackpot could make history. The largest prize in history was $ 1,586 million. Of course, the lucky winner will take home much less than the amount of the main prize, with discounts on taxes of all kinds.
Powerball lottery winners can choose between receiving the full prize in annual installments – a series of 30 payments made over 29 years – or as a single payment.
The one-time payment is less than the advertised total prize, but is the most popular option among winners and Wednesday’s cash prize is estimated to be worth 597 million dollars.
The last winning pot came out on August 3rd. From there the three weekly draws were always vacant.
The Powerball draw will take place Wednesday at 10:59 pm and tickets can be purchased until 9:45 pm tonight.
How to play Powerball
Powerball is one of the most successful and attractive lottery options in the United States. It is played every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday in 45 states of the American Union, with the exception of Alabama, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, Washington, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Players in the United States have up to three alternatives to purchase Powerball tickets. They can go to a physical company to vote or by using the official app and website if they are available in their state.
To play you have to choose 5 numbers between 1 and 69. And then, the Powerball between 1 and 26. The winner, of course, is the one who guesses all 6 numbers, not easy.
Awards
5 numbers + Powerball: total prize pool.
5 numbers: $ 1,000,000.
4 numbers + Powerball: $ 50,000.
4 numbers: $ 100.
3 numbers + Powerball: $ 100.
3 numbers: $ 7.
2 numbers + Powerball: $ 7.
1 numbers + Powerball: $ 4.
Powerball: $ 4.
Source: Clarin
