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$700 million jackpot ranks as sixth largest in Powerball history

February 3, 2023 Posted by NC Lottery at 11:56 AM
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The Powerball jackpot continues to roll as Saturday’s jackpot hits $700 million, the sixth largest in Powerball history.

A winner on Saturday could claim the jackpot as a $700 million annuity, or $375.7 million in cash.

Wednesday’s drawing represents the second time on this current Powerball run, which began on Nov. 21, that a ticket in North Carolina matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize. The ticket came from the Food Lion on N.C. 50 in Garner.

The $1 million win became one of two nationwide in the drawing, the other coming from Florida. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 11.6 million. 

Check out some numbers on how Powerball affects North Carolinians:

• 44,861: The total number of winning tickets in Wednesday’s drawing

• $15.9 million: The estimated amount raised for education on the current Powerball run

• 76: About 76 cents of every $2 Powerball ticket goes to education

Players can buy Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

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2/05/2023 07:38 - Peter A.

Why can't the Powerplay multiplier be applied against the second prize like they do in Mega Millions. There are very few winners and it wouldn't have much of an effect on your bottom line but would make the game a lot more appeaoling.

2/05/2023 02:33 - shirley b.

Hi NCEL when are you going to do the double draw promotion for pick 3?NC Lottery
Hi, Shirley! We don't have any set plans for that promotion just yet, but we hope to bring it back one day in the future - we know our players love this promotion and we do too!

2/04/2023 10:23 - jacqueline R.

I agree with paying a little more PB and 1 number as someone else mentioned below! Lot of money out there to just get few bucks!

2/04/2023 04:35 - Marion R.

how can I check the numbers I just sumittedNC Lottery
Hi there, Marion! If you click on your account/username and select "Transaction History" there will be a tab for "Upcoming Purchased Draws" where you'll be able to view any tickets you have for future drawings!

2/04/2023 11:40 - Mike S.

Congrats to your friend Denver! Interesting that 11 of 33 wins so far this year of $100K or more (33%) have come from the Asheville claims region and 75% overall have come from the central and west regions.

2/04/2023 10:59 - Monica S.

I've got the winning numbers for powerball tonight. Romans 4 17

2/04/2023 09:41 - Joe S.

First stop: consult a tax attorney…

2/03/2023 01:09 - Daniel J.

The states that participate in PB lottery need need to suggest that PB pay a little more for matching 1 white ball and PB.

2/03/2023 12:43 - Denver G.

Spoiler alert. A friend of mine out here in Translyvania county just won $2 million on the $20 premier tic, the purple one. No more top or 2nd tier prizes left folks.

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