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$1.3 Billion Powerball Draw Delayed Over Ticket Issues

Apr 7, 2024 1 min read

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The Powerball drawing, which boasted a $1.3 billion jackpot, experienced a delay of several hours before the winning numbers could be announced. The delay was attributed to ticket verification issues stemming from a jurisdiction matter, as every ticket sold must be checked and verified on two separate computer systems in accordance with Powerball rules. Despite the holdup, the drawing eventually proceeded under the oversight of lottery security officials and independent auditors.

Once the drawing took place, a single ticket sold in Oregon was declared the winner of the jackpot, with the winning numbers being 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the red Powerball 9. The jackpot is recorded as the fourth largest in Powerball history and the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history. Additionally, a ticket sold in Florida secured a $1 million prize. The next Powerball draw is set for Monday, with an estimated jackpot of $20 million. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball tickets are available for purchase at various retail locations, including gas stations and grocery stores, and online through services like Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network. Jackpocket allows users to select their numbers, place orders, view their tickets, and collect winnings. The Texas Lottery also offers multiple draw games, including Powerball and Lotto Texas.

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