Powerball jackpot rises to an estimated $1.3 billion after no winning ticket sold

DES MOINES Iowa AP The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated billion Monday night after the winning numbers failed to appear The numbers drawn were with the Powerball A lottery kiosk advertising Powerball s Billion jackpot is seen Friday Aug in Nashville Tenn AP Photo George Walker IV No one has matched all six numbers since May allowing the jackpot to swell to billion which would be the fifth-largest prize in the match s history if there is a winner in the drawing Wednesday night As ticket sales climbed during the past week tournament personnel raised the estimated Monday night jackpot to billion before taxes Related Articles Coming price cuts at McDonald s may signal a broader fast food price war In contemporary times in History September Japan surrenders to end World War II Gov Maura Healey Northeast counterparts call on Trump to let wind projects advance In the modern day in History September World War II starts with invasion of Poland purgatory endured for decades takes a dramatic turn Although there was no lucky jackpot winner two ticket holders in Montana and North Carolina each won million Payments for a jackpot would be spread over years A winner also can choose an immediate lump sum in cash before taxes which now stands at million The odds of matching all six numbers are astronomical in million The odds of getting struck by lightning are far greater But with so several people putting down money for a chance at life-changing wealth someone eventually wins Powerball which costs per ticket is played in states the District of Columbia Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands Drawings are held each week on Monday Wednesday and Saturday nights