The Powerball jackpot continues to roll as it now stands at $629 million for Saturday’s drawing.
A winner tonight could claim the jackpot as a $629 million annuity or $294.5 million in cash.
“Saturday’s jackpot is the second largest in the Powerball game this year,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Powerball players have won five jackpots so far this year. We are hoping the sixth win occurs tonight in North Carolina.”
When and where were the five Powerball jackpots won this year?
- Jan 18, 2025 - $328.5 million – Oregon
- Mar 29, 2025 - $526.5 million – California
- Apr 26, 2025 - $167.3 million – Kentucky
- May 31, 2025 - $204.5 million – California
- Sept. 6, 2025 - $1.787 billion – Missouri, Texas
How does the Powerball game benefit North Carolinians?
- 19,407: The total number of winning tickets in Wednesday’s drawing.
- $12 million: The estimated amount raised for education on the current Powerball run.
Players can buy Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
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