NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The eagerly awaited Powerball drawing has taken place, revealing the winning numbers for the jackpot estimated at an astonishing $803.9 million. On Monday night, the drawn numbers were 7, 29, 64, 23, 66, with the Powerball number being 23.
The latest drawing marks a significant moment in the ongoing quest for a Powerball jackpot winner, as the last jackpot was won on August 12, when a ticket sold in Illinois broke records with a grand prize of $1.04 billion. Since that event, there have been 33 consecutive drawings without a winner, making this recent draw the 34th in the current cycle.
One interesting aspect of this jackpot cycle is that it is the first time players from the United Kingdom have been able to contribute to the prize pool from the beginning of the run. Every ticket sold, both domestically and internationally, contributes to the growth of the jackpot.
The odds of winning any prize in Powerball are approximately 1 in 24.9, while the odds of snagging the jackpot stand at a staggering 1 in 292.2 million. For those wanting to follow up on their tickets or learn more about Powerball, the official website, Powerball.com, provides comprehensive information.
History of Major Powerball Jackpots
The excitement surrounding the Powerball is often fueled by the staggering amounts that can be won. Here’s a look at the ten largest jackpots ever won in the United States and the states where the winning tickets were sold:
- $2.040 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022 (one ticket: California)
- $1.817 billion, Powerball, Dec. 24, 2025 (one ticket: Cabot, Arkansas)
- $1.787 billion, Powerball, Sept. 6, 2025 (two tickets: Missouri and Texas)
- $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023 (one ticket: California)
- $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023 (one ticket: Florida)
- $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (three tickets: California, Florida, and Tennessee)
- $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (one ticket: South Carolina)
- $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023 (one ticket: Maine)
- $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (one ticket: Illinois)
- $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024 (one ticket: Portland, Oregon)
The New York Lottery, known for being North America's largest and most profitable lottery, plays a crucial role in providing funding for education. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, the Lottery contributed $3.7 billion in Lottery Aid to Education, which is allocated to school districts across New York State based on a statutory formula. This formula considers both the size of the districts and their income levels, ensuring that larger, lower-income districts receive proportionately larger shares of this funding.
For those interested in following the lottery draws, New Yorkers can tune in to live daily lottery drawings at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.. Additionally, Powerball drawings are aired on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m..
Mega Millions drawings also offer opportunities for massive winnings and are streamed on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m.. To view live streams of the New York State lottery drawings, audiences can visit ABC 7 New York.
Help for Gambling Addiction
For New Yorkers facing challenges with gambling addiction or knowing someone affected, support is available. The New York State offers a confidential HOPEline, which can be reached at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or individuals can text HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.
As the excitement builds over the potential of winning life-changing sums in the Powerball and other lotteries, many participants remain hopeful. The question on everyone’s mind is not just about the numbers that were drawn but rather: Did anyone win the Powerball?
Stay tuned as more updates will follow once the results are confirmed and winners are announced.
Source: ABC7 New York