Lottery officials have confirmed that the $139 million Powerball jackpot has been won by a lucky ticket sold in Ohio.
According to the national Powerball site, five winning numbers and the Powerball were matched in the drawing held on Wednesday, July 3. The prize, which has a cash option of $66.5 million, was won by the lucky ticket holder.
The upcoming drawing on Saturday, July 6th, offers a prize of around $20 million, along with a cash option of roughly $9.5 million.
According to the Ohio Lottery site, the numbers that emerged as winners were 2, 26, 33, 55, and 57, with a Powerball of 22.
A pair of tickets that were sold in California have hit the jackpot, winning nearly $400,000. Additionally, a ticket sold in Pennsylvania has also struck it rich, netting a cool $1 million.
According to lottery officials, over 388,000 individuals in the United States were fortunate enough to win prizes that ranged from $4 to $50,000.
According to lottery officials, a lucky Powerball player from New Jersey won a whopping $223 million jackpot in the June 10 draw. This was the most recent top prize to be won in the game.
What to know about Powerball
In order to win the jackpot prize in Powerball, the player has to match all five of the white balls along with the red Powerball.
The chances of winning the top prize are incredibly slim, with only a 1 in 292,201,338 probability of hitting the jackpot.
In order to participate in the drawing, tickets can be purchased on the day of the event. It’s important to note that the sales times and prices of the tickets may differ depending on the state you’re in.
You can catch the drawings every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET. If you prefer to watch online, you can easily streame them at your convenience.
The game of Powerball can be enjoyed in a total of 45 states along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
While playing games of chance or gambling may be harmless for many, it can be an extremely addictive habit for some, leading to devastating consequences for both individuals and their families.
In case you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of gambling addiction, there is help available. You can reach out for assistance by calling 1-800-522-4700, the national gambling hotline, or by visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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