Despite the jackpot remaining untouched, lottery participants in five states rejoiced as they won $1 million for matching all five numbers without the Powerball, while three lucky participants from Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas walked away with $2 million each, having matched all five numbers plus the Power Play multiplier.
The Streak Continues: 38 Consecutive Draws without a Top Prize
The Powerball jackpot has remained unclaimed since April 19, translating to 38 consecutive drawings without a top prize.
In the spirit of the game, however, this prolonged suspense simply adds to the magnitude of the reward, making it the seventh highest in U.S. lottery history.
Players, undeterred by the astronomical odds of 1 in 292.2 million, continue to participate in the hopes of securing this life-changing fortune.
The Options: Annuity or Lump Sum?
Should someone strike it lucky in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, they will have the option of receiving the prize as a $516.8 million lump sum or opting for a 30-year annuity of around $1 billion.
