Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, September 28, the top prize rose to $258 million for the Monday, September 30 drawing.
The winning numbers for Powerball on Monday were 9-11-30-43-69 and the Powerball was 20. Power Play was 2x.
The winning numbers for Powerball on Saturday were 3-11-13-24-39 and the Powerball was 22. Power Play was 3x.
More: What are the top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in Wisconsin history?
Tickets start at $2 each. Below, you’ll find out what you need to know about lottery odds, how long you can claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Wisconsin and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
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How much was the Powerball lottery jackpot on Monday, September 30?
Estimated $258 million with a cash option of $129.3 million.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Wisconsin Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) of the date of the drawing. You can find a list of expired tickets, or soon-to-expire tickets, 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 credit fund.
What are the chances of winning the Powerball lottery game?
Powerball drawings are held at 10:00 PM 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 grand prize 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, states 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 open records laws, the lottery must release the winner’s name and city upon request. Other winner information will only be released with the winner’s consent.
How do you claim a lottery prize in Wisconsin?
That depends on how much you won.
For prices up to $599:
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You can redeem your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery store.
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At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving before 3:30 PM to allow enough time to process your ticket.
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Tickets can also be emailed 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 PM for most prizes and 2:00 PM for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow enough 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 prizes over $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 lotto jackpots reach $1 billion or more?
As of September 30, 2024, 11 lottery jackpots have reached or exceeded $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot exceeded $2 billion.
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11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: One ticket won in Michigan.
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10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: One ticket won in California.
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9. $1.13 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: One ticket won in New Jersey.
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8. $1.33 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: One ticket won in Oregon.
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7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: One ticket won in Illinois.
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6. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
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5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: One ticket won in South Carolina.
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4. $1.58 Billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: One ticket won in Neptune Beach, Florida
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3. $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida, Tennessee.
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2. $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: One ticket won from California.
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1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: One ticket won in California.
What are the Top 10 Biggest Powerball Jackpots in History?
Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots as of September 30, 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 top 10 largest lottery jackpots in US history?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were among the Top 10 largest lottery jackpots in US history as of September 30, 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 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot on September 30, 2024?
