As the next set of Powerball numbers is unveiled on Wednesday evening, a fortunate lottery player from anywhere in the country might find themselves celebrating the holidays with a staggering $572 million jackpot.
Following Monday night’s drawing, where no tickets matched the numbers for the $543 million prize, the jackpot has continued to grow, reaching the impressive sum, as reported by the multistate lottery. The winner of Wednesday’s drawing will have the option to receive the funds through annuitized payments or opt for a lump sum of $286 million.
This year has already seen five Powerball jackpots awarded, with winning tickets purchased in various states, including Washington, Virginia, Ohio, and California, as confirmed by the lottery.