Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner

By OLIVIA DIAZ The Related Press

The Powerball jackpot has risen to an eye-watering $1.7 billion after the forty sixth draw occurred with no massive winner.

The numbers drawn Monday night had been 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 and the Powerball 7.

Since September 6, there have been 46 consecutive attracts with no massive winner.

The subsequent drawing is Wednesday on Christmas Eve, with the prize anticipated to be the fourth largest in U.S. lottery historical past.

Powerballs chances of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to generate massive jackpots, with the prizes rising as they roll if nobody wins. Lottery officers be aware that the percentages are significantly better for the sport’s many smaller prizes. There are three drawings per week.

The estimated $1.6 billion jackpot will go to a winner who chooses to obtain 30 funds over 29 years via an annuity. Winners nearly at all times select the money possibility of the sport, which might be an estimated $735.3 million for Monday night time’s drawing.

Powerball tickets price $2, and the sport is obtainable in 45 states plus Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.