A buyer is handed Powerball tickets bought at Lichine’s Liquor & Deli in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Monday night time’s drawing is estimated to be a report $1.9 billion.
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A buyer is handed Powerball tickets bought at Lichine’s Liquor & Deli in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Monday night time’s drawing is estimated to be a report $1.9 billion.
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The drawing for Monday night time’s report $1.9 billion Powerball has been delayed, as one taking part lottery wants extra time to hold out safety procedures, the California Lottery introduced.
All 48 jurisdictions should meet the safety protocols earlier than a drawing occurs. Powerball is performed in 45 states in addition to Washington D.C, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Tonight’s Powerball® drawing has been delayed as a consequence of a taking part lottery needing further time to finish the required safety protocols. Powerball has strict safety necessities that should be met by all 48 lotteries earlier than a drawing can happen. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/jQZJQIPJXr
— California Lottery (@calottery) November 8, 2022
“When the required safety protocols are full, the drawing will probably be carried out underneath the supervision of lottery safety officers and impartial auditors,” the California Lottery mentioned.
The present Powerball jackpot began at $20 million on Aug. 6 and has grown over three winless months. Lottery officers estimated that the percentages of drawing the profitable quantity at 1 in 292.2 million.
Lottery officers mentioned {that a} winner for the Monday drawing who opts for a lump sum cost would get an estimated $929.1 million, The Related Press reported. A winner who chooses an annuity to be yearly paid over 29 years would get the total $1.9 billion.
If no winner is introduced for the Monday drawing the jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would surpass $2 billion.
