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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $240 Million After No Winners

1/9/2025

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Summary

Powerball Jackpot Grows

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $240 million following no winners on January 8, 2025.
The winning numbers were 1, 20, 36, 38, 43, and Powerball 24, with a Power Play of 2X.
Two tickets matched five numbers, earning $1 million each in Indiana and Ohio.
The next drawing is set for January 11, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Summary

Powerball Tickets Sold

Two $50,000 third-prize Powerball tickets were sold in Brooklyn and Hudson, New York, for the January 6 drawing.
The winning numbers were 17, 34, 46, 66, 67, and Powerball 14.
The New York Lottery promotes responsible gambling and provides addiction support resources.
In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the lottery contributed $3.8 billion to public schools.
Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The Powerball jackpot's rise to $240 million reflects a historical trend of increasing lottery prizes since the 1990s. As states expanded participation and ticket prices rose, jackpots grew larger, attracting more players and reinforcing the lottery's role in funding public services, such as education.

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Powerball Jackpot Grows

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $240 million following no winners on January 8, 2025.
The winning numbers were 1, 20, 36, 38, 43, and Powerball 24, with a Power Play of 2X.
Two tickets matched five numbers, earning $1 million each in Indiana and Ohio.
The next drawing is set for January 11, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET.

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