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Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Sat, Apr 27, 2024!
Did you win!? Check your numbers on the official website here.
The next Powerball drawing is:
Mon, Apr 29, 2024
The estimated Jackpot is:
$164 Million
The cash value is:
$74.9 Million
(This is the amount before taxes. So, there’s more cash Uncle Sam with take at the state and jurisdiction levels.)
Powerball Winners
Did anybody win the Powerball last night?
None
Match 5 + Power Play $2 Million Winner:
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Match 5 $1 Million Winner:
GA, NJ
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Powerball FAQS
What time is Powerball drawn?
The Powerball comes on every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 pm ET, 9:59 pm CT, 8:59 MT, and 7:59 pm PT.
Are Powerball winners usually quick picks?
Yes! According to 13 WTHR, the data suggests nearly 80% of Powerball jackpot-winning tickets are Quick Picks. Why? The majority of the tickets purchased are Quick Picks.
Where to watch Powerball?
You can watch on your local news stations or stream on the Powerball.com website or YouTube.
How much is a Powerball ticket?
Powerball tickets are $2 per play.
Also, in 16 jurisdictions, you can play Powerball numbers again in the Double Play for an additional $1.
How much is a $1 billion lottery after taxes?
So, if you win a billion dollars, how much goes to taxes? If you choose the lump sum, you can expect to receive between $269-325 Million, depending on your state. If you choose the annuity option paid over 29 years, you can expect to receive between $522-631 Million, depending on your state. Here is a great reference to see lottery winnings after taxes by state.
What is a Powerball lump sum payment?
If a player wins the jackpot, they have two options for receiving their prize: the lump sum or the annuity option.
The lump sum is a one-time, single-payment prize option in which the winner receives the entirety of the cash in the prize pool all at once.
What is a Powerball annuity?
The Power annuity is one of two payment options that spread the payments out over a number of years (typically 29 or 30 years) with an initial immediate payment. Each following year, the winner receives an increased payment that’s often set at an annual increment of about 5% more than the previous year. This is designed to help protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power in periods of inflation.
One benefit of the annuity option is that it can provide a stable income over many years, reducing the risk of the winner quickly spending through their entire prize. However, the annuity payments are still subject to federal and potentially state taxes each year. Though taxes are lower than the lump sum payment.
What are the highest Powerball jackpots won?
| Rank | Prize | Date | Lottery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.040 Billion | Nov. 7, 2022 | California |
| 2 | $1.586 Billion | Jan. 13, 2016 | California Florida Tennessee |
| 3 | $1.080 Billion | July 19, 2023 | California |
| 4 | $768.4 Million | Mar. 27, 2019 | Wisconsin |
| 5 | $758.7 Million | Aug. 23, 2017 | Massachusetts |
| 6 | $754.6 Million | Feb. 6, 2023 | Washington |
| 7 | $731.1 Million | Jan. 20, 2021 | Maryland |
| 8 | $699.8 Million | Oct. 4, 2021 | California |
| 9 | $687.8 Million | Oct. 27, 2018 | Iowa New York |
| 10 | $632.6 Million | Jan. 5, 2022 | California Wisconsin |
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