Powerball player just misses $183 million jackpot in California - but still wins big
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A Powerball ticket sold in California won $24,400 by matching four of five numbers and the Powerball in the February 17 drawing, but did not secure the $183 million jackpot. The grand prize rollover results in an estimated $195 million for the next drawing scheduled for February 19. The winning numbers for the recent drawing were 4, 44, 47, 52, and 57, with a Powerball of 9 and a Power Play multiplier of 4x. Over 355,000 tickets in the U.S. won lesser prizes, showcasing the popularity of the game across various states.
A Powerball ticket sold in California won $24,400, having matched four out of five winning numbers, but missing the $183 million jackpot in the recent drawing.
The jackpot, which remains unclaimed, has increased to an estimated $195 million for the upcoming drawing, with a cash value offered at around $90 million.
Powerball, played in 45 states and territories, involves matching all five white balls plus the red Powerball to win the jackpot, with the odds being 1 in 292,201,338.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, with ticket sales available on the drawing day, subject to state regulations and times.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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