A $1 million Powerball ticket was purchased in Michigan, adding to the excitement surrounding the $1.04 billion jackpot. The winning numbers for the Saturday drawing were 19-30-37-44-46, with the red ball number 22. The lucky Michigan Lottery player matched all five white balls, earning the $1 million prize. Additional $1 million winners were announced in Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, while Indiana and North Carolina winners won $2 million by selecting the Power Play option. The next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, October 2, 2023, with an estimated jackpot of $1.04 billion and a cash value of $478.2 million.
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. in Tallahassee, Florida. Tickets can be purchased until 9:45 p.m. on the day of the drawing at various retailers across the country, as well as online at MichiganLottery.com. Jackpot winners have the choice between receiving their prize as a lump sum payment or in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, with both options subject to taxes. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
As the anticipation for the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot continues, a fortunate Michigan Lottery player has already won $1 million by matching all five white balls. Despite no ticket matching all six numbers, the recent drawing witnessed winners across different prize levels, including additional $1 million winners in Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. There were also winners who received $2 million by opting for the Power Play feature in Indiana and North Carolina. The upcoming drawing is scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023, offering a massive estimated jackpot of $1.04 billion, with a cash value of $478.2 million.
Participating in Powerball is relatively simple and affordable, with tickets priced at $2 per play. Drawings are held thrice a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays – at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Tickets can be obtained until 9:45 p.m. on the drawing day through various retailers or online on the MichiganLottery.com website. Prize winners have the option to receive their winnings either as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments spread over 29 years, or as a lump sum, each of which requires tax payments. Powerball tickets are accessible in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
