An unexplained technical error has caused a delay in the drawing of Monday's numbers, according to the California Lottery.
No one got the winning numbers in Saturday night's drawing, meaning the jackpot grew to an eye-popping $1.9 billion. The historic prize would hold a cash value of $929.1 Million.A potential winner could take a lump sum payout in cash or receive their prize through an annual payment plan over 29 years. No jackpot winner has chosen to do that since 2014.
The prize comes less than two years after another lottery reached the $1 billion mark. A ticket matched all six numbers drawn Jan. 22, 2021, in the Mega Millions lottery to win the $1.05 billion dollar jackpot.Tampa woman who killed lottery winner backs Florida bill that would keep winners' names secret
The $1 billion jackpot prize is for winners who opt to take the full amount piecemeal over 29 annual payments. Nearly all winners opt for a lower cash payment, which for Monday’s drawing would be an estimated $497.3 million. CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 7: A cashier insert Powerball lottery tickets to the machine for a costumer at a 7-Eleven store in Milpitas, California, United States on November 7, 2022. Today's Powerball jackpot hits a record $1.9 billion. The largest PThose who spend $2 on a Powerball ticket might wonder if something is wrong when 40 drawings pass without a jackpot winner, but this is how the game is designed.
Given the difference between the two prize options, Daniel Law of Brooklyn, New York, said he would consult a tax attorney if he won.
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