The Powerball drawing for Monday, March 9 was delayed due to an issue, causing a 50-minute wait. The delay was eventually resolved, and the drawing was held at 10:59 p.m., with the winning numbers being 22 - 23 - 28 - 36 - 54 and Powerball 13. Powerplay was 3x. The estimated jackpot was $46 million, with a cash option of $21.2 million. The previous jackpot winner was in Arkansas, who took home $250.8 million. The Powerball lottery is available in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players can buy tickets at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. The deadline for purchasing tickets varies by state, with New Jersey's deadline being 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing. The cost of a ticket is $2, with an option to add the Power Play for $1, increasing the potential prize amount. The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1, while the odds of matching all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1. The major lotteries offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash. The annuity option is paid out over time, while the cash option is paid in a lump sum. In some states, winners can remain anonymous, but in others, a winner's name and hometown are a matter of public record. The largest Powerball jackpot ever was $2.04 billion, won in California. The top 10 largest Powerball jackpots are listed, with the most recent being $1.765 billion, won in California. The Mega Millions lottery also has a significant jackpot, with the top jackpots listed. Gambling problem? Call 1800-GAMBLER or visit www.800gambler.org for help.
