The Powerball jackpot hits $815 million for Wednesday’s drawing, 7th largest in game’s history after no Monday winner

There have been five Powerball jackpots over $1 billion, including the largest lottery jackpot for the game in US history of $2.04 billion. 

It was won by a single ticket in Altadena, California, on November 7, 2022.The Powerball lottery said it has generated more than $36 billion for good causes supported by US lotteries over more than three decades.

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $815 million after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing, marking the 7th largest prize in the game’s history. 

Monday’s winning numbers – 16, 19, 34, 37, 64 with a red Powerball of 22 and a Power Play multiplier of 3 – did net two $1 million winners in Georgia and Texas, the lottery said.

Should there be a winner on Wednesday, they will have the choice between an annuitized $815 million prize or a lump-sum payment estimated at $367.9 million before taxes, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the game’s operator. 

If the winner chooses the annuity option, they will receive one immediate payment plus 29 annual payments with 5% increases each year.