Did you become a millionaire overnight with Powerball?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, June 28, the top prize rose to $125 million in the Monday, July 1 drawing.
The winning numbers for Powerball on Monday were 5-9-32-39-55 and the Powerball was 9. Power Play was 2x.
The winning numbers for Powerball on Saturday were 26-51-54-61-69 and the Powerball was 25. Power Play was 3x.
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Tickets start at $2 each. Here’s what you need to know about lottery odds, how long it takes to claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Wisconsin, and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
Good luck!
How much was the Powerball lottery jackpot on Monday, July 1?
Estimated value $125 million with a cash option of $59.6 million.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Wisconsin Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. You can find a list of expired tickets, or tickets that will soon expire, on the Wisconsin Lottery website.
What happens to the unclaimed prize money?
According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery’s property tax relief fund.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball lottery?
Powerball drawings are held at 10 p.m. CDT on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. According to Powerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the top jackpot, which varies.
Are the odds of winning Powerball the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
Players have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning a prize, according to powerball.com. Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers, regardless of whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can Wisconsin Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to state public records laws, the lottery must release the winner’s name and city upon request. Other information about the winner will only be released with the winner’s permission.
How do you win a lottery prize in Wisconsin?
That depends on how much you have won.
For prices up to $599:
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You can redeem your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery sales location.
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At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving before 3:30 p.m. to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
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Tickets can also be sent by post to:
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PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prices between $600 and $199,999:
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Prizes can be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. for most prizes and 2 p.m. for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
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Tickets can also be signed and sent to:
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PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prices above $200,000:
Prizes must be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling 608-261-4916 to schedule a time to process the ticket.
When did lottery jackpots reach $1 billion or more?
As of July 1, 2024, 11 lottery jackpots have reached or exceeded $1 billion. Only one jackpot has exceeded $2 billion.
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11. $1.05 Billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
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10. $1.08 Billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A Single Ticket Won in California.
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9. $1.13 Billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: A single ticket won in New Jersey.
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8. $1.33 Billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: A single ticket won in Oregon.
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7. $1.337 Billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
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6. $1.35 Billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023: Single Ticket Purchased in Maine.
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5. $1.537 Billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
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4. $1.58 Billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: A Single Ticket Won in Neptune Beach, Florida
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3. $1.586 Billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida and Tennessee.
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2. $1.765 Billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: A single ticket won from California.
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1. $2.04 Billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.
What are the 10 biggest Powerball jackpots in history?
These are the top 10 Powerball jackpots as of July 1, 2024:
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10. $731.1 million — January 20, 2021; Maryland
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9. $754.6 million — February 6, 2023; Washington
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8. $758.7 million — August 23, 2017; Massachusetts
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7. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
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6. $842.4 million — January 1, 2024; Michigan
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5. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California
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4. $1.33 billion — April 6, 2024; Oregon
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3. $1.586 billion — January 13, 2016; California, Florida, and Tennessee
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2. $1.765 billion — October 11, 2023; California
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1. $2.04 billion — November 7, 2022; California
What are the 10 largest lottery jackpots in US history?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were among the top 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history, as of July 1, 2024.
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10. $1.08 Billion Powerball Drawing – July 19, 2023; California
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9. $1.1 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — March 27, 2024; New Jersey
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8. $1.33 Billion Powerball Drawing – April 6, 2024; Oregon
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7. $1.337 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — July 29, 2022; Illinois
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6. $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — January 13, 2023; Maine
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5. $1.537 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — October 23, 2018; South Carolina
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4. $1.58 Billion Mega Millions Drawing — August 8, 2023; Florida
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3. $1.586 Billion Powerball Drawing – January 13, 2016; California, Florida, and Tennessee
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2. $1.765 Billion Powerball Drawing – October 11, 2023; California
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1. $2.04 Billion Powerball Drawing – November 7, 2022; California
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Has Anyone Won the Powerball Jackpot Before July 1, 2024?
