STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Looking for a Christmas miracle? There might just be one Monday night with Powerball\u2019s staggering jackpot. <\/p>\n
Nobody claimed the top prize after Saturday night\u2019s pull, rocketing the jackpot to a record-making $1.6 billion. <\/p>\n
\u201cPowerball is giving players a chance to dream bigger than ever this holiday season,\u201d said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO.<\/a> \u201cEvery ticket sold not only offers the chance at a life-changing prize but also supports important public programs and services in communities nationwide. We encourage everyone to enjoy the thrill responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n Standing at Powerball\u2019s fourth greatest prize in the game\u2019s history \u2014 and the fifth largest lottery prize in the nation\u2019s history \u2014 players can opt for a cash out of $735.3 million if they so choose.<\/p>\n The odds of winning the jackpot is just one in 292,201,338, according to the New York Lottery website.<\/p>\n Still, the overall odds of winning any cash prize from Powerball sits at about one in 24.90.<\/p>\n The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. In order to win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball number.<\/p>\n Powerball tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $2, seven days a week. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 10 p.m. on draw nights.<\/p>\n Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m., and the New York Lottery urges players to buy tickets early to avoid last-minute lines.<\/p>\n Players can securely check their tickets on the New York Lottery app.<\/p>\n Order your official NY Lottery tickets online at Jackpot.com<\/a> and never miss a draw again. Click here<\/a> to get a free ticket with your first deposit.<\/p>\n The New York Lottery continues to be North America\u2019s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2023-2024 to benefit public schools in New York State.<\/p>\n New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State\u2019s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).<\/p>\n