Where was the winning Powerball ticket sold last night?
Lucky Winner in Georgia
One lucky Powerball winner woke up $478 million richer after hitting the jackpot in the Oct. 23 drawing.
Winning Numbers
According to the Powerball website, one ticket sold in Buford, Georgia matched all five numbers, plus the red Powerball – 2, 15, 27, 29, 39, and 20 – to win the grand prize.
A Record-Breaking Year
According to officials, the jackpot is the eighth Powerball jackpot won in 2024, with other Powerball jackpots won so far this year in Michigan, Oregon, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California.
Prize Options
The winner of Wednesday’s drawing can choose between an 29-year annuity of $478.2 million, Powerball said, or a lump sum cash payment of $230.6 million. Both prize options are before taxes.
Nationwide Winners
Nationwide, more than 600,000 prize-winning Powerball tickets were sold in Wednesday’s drawing, the lottery site said, including two $1 million winners in Pennsylvania and Texas.
Powerball Details
Powerball tickets are $2 per play, with drawings taking place live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. CT. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Odds of Winning
The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9, Powerball said. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Conclusion
The winning Powerball ticket was sold in Buford, Georgia, making one lucky winner $478 million richer. With a record-breaking year for Powerball jackpots, it’s clear that winning is possible with every drawing.
FAQs
* Where was the winning Powerball ticket sold? In Buford, Georgia.
* What were the winning numbers? 2, 15, 27, 29, 39, and 20.
* How many Powerball jackpots have been won in 2024? Eight, with other wins in Michigan, Oregon, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California.
* How much is the grand prize? $478.2 million, with a lump sum cash payment option of $230.6 million. Both options are before taxes.
* How many prize-winning Powerball tickets were sold in Wednesday’s drawing? Over 600,000, with two $1 million winners in Pennsylvania and Texas.
