Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $865 Million as Long Winless Streak Continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to January 1.
The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball 23.
Since the last winner on Jan. 1, there have been 36-straight drawings without a big winner.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are astronomical; 1 in 292.2 million.
The top prize Monday night was an estimated $800 million.
The Powerball prize has mushroomed at a time when Mega Millions, the other nearly national U.S. lottery game, has become even bigger, with an estimated annuity payout of $1.1 billion. The next Mega Millions drawing will be Tuesday night.
Both games are sold in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball also is sold in Puerto Rico.
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