The Powerball jackpot has escalated to a whopping $248 million after no ticket holders matched all six numbers in the July 12 drawing. The draw, which offered an estimated $237 million with a cash option of $106.1 million according to IndyStar, left players across the nation in anticipation.
While the grand prize went unclaimed, one Ohio resident walked away with a $50,000 prize, and 14 others won $200 each, as WBNS reports. Looking to Monday's draw, the jackpot is poised to climb higher unless a lucky winner matches all five numbers and the Powerball on July 14, providing them the option of a one-time cash payment of $112.4 million.
A winner emerged from Wisconsin, securing a $2 million prize with a Power Play addition, while Texans also saw luck with a $1 million winner. According to The Columbus Dispatch, the odds of clinching the jackpot stand at 1 in 292,201,338, while just hitting all five white balls for the $1 million prize comes with odds of 1 in 11,688,053.
If regional winners are your interest, Ohio has seen numerous recent lottery successes, including a $1 million VIP Millions scratch-off winner and a Classic Lotto ticket that snagged a $3.5 million jackpot, as detailed by WBNS. Hopeful gamblers can procure their tickets at various establishments like convenience stores or try their luck online in certain states. The Power Play option, for an extra dollar, multiplies non-jackpot prizes and could be the difference between simply winning and winning big.
Those eager to partake in the next Powerball drawing should purchase their $2 tickets and select their six numbers or opt for the "Quick Pick" random selection. With scores of minor winners in the last drawing, and the jackpot on the rise, the Monday night draw is already sparking a frenzy of excitement and hopeful ticket purchases across the nation.
