N.J. Sells $1 Million Powerball Ticket; Jackpot Climbs to $1 Billion
A Powerball ticket valued at $1 million was sold in New Jersey for the latest drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Krauszer’s Food & Liquor located on Broad Street in Bloomfield, Essex County. Lottery officials confirmed that it matched all five preliminary numbers, though it did not match the Powerball number.
In addition, a third-prize ticket worth $50,000 was sold in New Jersey as well. This ticket was bought at Main Street Food and Liquors in South Bound Brook, Somerset County. It successfully matched four numbers and the Powerball.
Winning Numbers and Draw Details
The winning numbers for Wednesday’s drawing were 10, 16, 29, 33, and 69, with the Powerball being 22. This drawing featured a Power Play multiplier of 3X.
Jackpot Growth and Statistics
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1 billion for the upcoming drawing on Saturday, with a cash option of about $461.3 million. This increase follows 41 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner.
- Last jackpot won on: September 6
- Previous jackpot value: $1.787 billion
- Winning states: Missouri and Texas
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at 1 in over 292 million. Players who opt for a $2 ticket have a 1 in 11,688,053 chance of matching five numbers, which guarantees a second prize of at least $1 million.
Powerball Drawings
Powerball drawings occur three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The game is available in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
