The hunt for a multi-billionaire continues as the colossal US Powerball jackpot rolled over yet again following Wednesday night's draw. The life-changing top prize now climbs to an estimated $1.5 billion for the next drawing this Saturday.
Record-Breaking Jackpot Run Continues
This monumental prize pool has now entered truly historic territory. The upcoming draw on Saturday will be the 45th in this specific jackpot cycle, which sets a brand new game record for the most drawings held without a winner for a single top prize. The cash lump-sum option for the fortunate winner is valued at approximately $686.5 million.
The numbers that failed to produce a jackpot winner on Wednesday evening were: 25, 33, 53, 62, 66, with Powerball 17 and Power Play multiplier 4. Players are urged to check their tickets for smaller tier prizes.
A Rare Billion-Double Lottery Phenomenon
The current $1.5 billion jackpot now ranks as the fifth-largest in Powerball's own history and the seventh-largest across all United States lottery games. This lottery run is notable for another extraordinary reason: it marks only the second time ever that Powerball has generated consecutive jackpots each exceeding the $1 billion mark.
This follows recent news where a previous Powerball winner successfully won a lawsuit to retain a $2 billion prize after facing accusations of ticket theft, highlighting the high-stakes drama that can surround these gigantic prizes.
What Happens Next?
All eyes now turn to Saturday's historic draw. If won, the jackpot would instantly create one of the world's newest billionaires. The staggering size of the prize continues to drive unprecedented ticket sales across participating US states, demonstrating the global fascination with lottery jackpots of such astronomical scale.
