Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues

The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day.

The numbers drawn were 7, 11, 19, 53, 68, and red ball 23.

Since the last winner on Jan. 1, there have been 36 straight drawings without a big winner. It’s tough to win the Powerball jackpot because the odds are so long, at 1 in 292.2 million.

The top prize up for grabs on Monday night was worth an estimated $800 million.

The $865 million prize on the line for the next drawing on Wednesday night is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, which will be given through an initial payment and then 29 annual payments. Most winners
Read more…

Please follow and like us: