The Powerball draw on Wednesday did not generate any winners for the $274 million jackpot, but some instant millionaires were generated that night.
The winning numbers drawn on Wednesday, August 18 are 35, 36, 51, 55, 61, red Powerball 26. Game of Thrones is 2X.
Although no one won the $274 million jackpot, a total of 3 players immediately became millionaires. A player from Massachusetts and another player from West Virginia scored the fifth game, each winning $1 million.
At the same time, a player from Connecticut scored the fifth game with 2X Power Play and won $2 million.
13 players hit the 4th game to add red PowerballTo win $50,000. However, only four players won the 4th game and the red powerball through 2X Power Play, winning $100,000.
The other players on the night won prizes ranging from $4 to $200.
Since no one received the $274 million jackpot with a $197.7 million cash option, the prize money for Saturday, August 21 is estimated to be $290 million, with a cash value of $209.2 million.
Powerball Fortunately, players who have won the jackpot can choose to receive the bonus through a lump-sum payment or annuity. Players who choose an annuity will receive one payment immediately, followed by 29 payments. Each payment will increase by 5% per year.
Powerball It can be played in 45 states, including Washington DC, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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