Powerball jackpot worth $747 million won by Washington player

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COVER.METALNATION.ORG The Powerball jackpot estimated at $747 million was won Monday night in Washington state. 05, 11, 22, 23, 69, and Powerball 07 were the winning numbers.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG Ticket worth $754.6 million matched all six numbers early Tuesday, lottery officials said. A winner can opt for an immediate partial payout followed by 29 years of additional payments at 5% per year until the full jackpot is won. Alternatively, the winner can receive $407.2 million in cash.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG According to Powerball, both prizes are before taxes. Currently, the jackpot for the next drawing on Thursday is $20 million, according to the lottery game's website.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG First Powerball jackpot win since November 19, 2022. Since then, the prize has grown to become the ninth-largest in U.S. history. Interest rates have increased, allowing annuity payments to increase compared to earlier jackpots. Winners prefer cash prizes.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG It's abysmal odds are designed to lure more players with huge rewards. Several big prizes have been won recently through that strategy, including a $1.35 bi llion Mega Millions jackpot in Maine and a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in California. Both prizes remain unclaimed.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG The Powerball game is available in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories.

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