Powerball player misses $163 million jackpot in California - but still wins prize
Briefly

A California Powerball ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball, yielding a prize of $29,466. The jackpot continues to grow, now estimated at $178 million.
Winning the jackpot requires matching all five white balls along with the Powerball, with odds standing at an astonishing 1 in 292,201,338. It's a high-stakes game with low chances.
In California, lottery prize amounts are influenced by the number of sold tickets and winners, illustrating how communal participation affects individual winnings in draws.
Powerball draws take place three times a week, with tickets available up until the drawing time; it's important for players to check local ticket prices and sales times.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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