Powerball Announces Estimated Annuity of $477 Million for 12/11/2023 Drawing
Powerball has announced that the estimated annuity for the upcoming drawing on December 11th, 2023, is a staggering $477 million. This is a significant increase from the previous drawing, where there were no jackpot winners. The cash option for the upcoming drawing is estimated at $229.7 million.
In the last drawing, there were no players from Pennsylvania who matched all five numbers and the Powerball, resulting in the jackpot rolling over to the next drawing. However, there were several winners in other prize categories. One lucky player from Pennsylvania matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball, winning a prize of $50,000. In addition, there were 21 players who matched four of the five numbers, winning $100 each.
For players who matched three of the five numbers and the Powerball, there were 49 winners, each receiving $100. There were also 1,225 winners who matched three of the five numbers, winning $7 each. In the two number matches, there were 996 winners who also matched the Powerball, winning $7 each. Additionally, there were 7,526 players who matched just one number and the Powerball, receiving a prize of $4 each. Finally, there were 17,847 players who matched only the Powerball, also winning $4 each.
Power Play was also available for players, offering the chance to multiply their winnings. However, in the last drawing, there were no Power Play winners from Pennsylvania. If there had been, they would have each received $2 million for matching all five numbers and purchasing Power Play. Similarly, those who matched four numbers, including the Powerball, and purchased Power Play would have received $100,000 each.
Other Power Play winners from Pennsylvania included 7 players who matched four of the five numbers and purchased Power Play, each winning $200. There were also 18 players who matched three of the five numbers, including the Powerball, and purchased Power Play, winning $200 each. In the two number matches, there were 309 winners who matched the Powerball and purchased Power Play, winning $14 each. Finally, there were 2,584 players who matched just one number, including the Powerball, and purchased Power Play, winning $8 each.
In addition to the Powerball drawing, there was also a Double Play drawing, where players had another chance to win big. For the Double Play drawing, there were no players from Pennsylvania who matched all five numbers and the Powerball. However, there were eight players who matched four of the five numbers, winning $500 each. In the three number matches, there were 11 winners who also matched the Powerball, winning $500 each. Finally, there were 3,429 players who matched only the Powerball, winning $7 each.
Overall, the next Powerball drawing offers a massive jackpot of $477 million, providing players with the chance to win life-changing prizes. Whether playing the standard drawing or the Double Play, there are plenty of opportunities to walk away as a winner.
