Huge Powerball, Mega Millions to kick off 2018
Floridians have 2 chances to win $300+ million jackpot.
- In 2016, a Melbourne Beach couple claimed a share of the record-breaking $1.58 billion jackpot
- The couple accepted a lump-sum option of $327,835,077 before taxes
Will luck be on your side?
The New Year's Powerball jackpot rolled over again — with no winners from Saturday night, Dec. 30.
The jackpot was estimated at $384 million
The winning numbers drawn Saturday night:
28-36-41-51-58 with a Powerball of 24
(and a Powerplay option of 2x).
The next drawing is Wednesday, Jan. 3 with a jackpot of $440 million.
The game is played in 44 states; Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Florida Lottery is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Powerball this year. The $300 million prize does not rank among the top 10 Powerball drawings.
But, wait, there's more
Coincidentally, there are two chances to win at least $300 million, since the Mega Millions jackpot has also rolled over to a $343 million prize.
UPDATE:
The winning numbers drawn Friday night, Dec. 29:
4-10-18-28-62 with a Megaball of 7
(and a Megaplier option at 2x).
No one won the jackpot, meaning Tuesday night's drawing, Jan. 2, is worth an estimated $343 million.
But one lucky Florida player matched the first five numbers and collected $1 million.
Check back for updates on these drawings.
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