Powerball Results for 07/08/23: Who is the Winner for $615 Million Jackpot?

 

Powerball Results for 07/08/23: Who is the Winner of $615 Million Jackpot?

The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, July 8, 2023 were:

7, 23, 24, 32, and 43. 

The Powerball was 18. 

The Powerball® jackpot that has been growing since April has powered through its 11th straight week and now stands at an estimated $650 million for the next drawing on Monday, July 10. The cash option for the jackpot is an estimated $328.3 million. The jackpot ranks as the ninth largest Powerball jackpot on record and the second largest Powerball jackpot, so far, this year.

The Powerball jackpot rolled Saturday night after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn – white balls 7, 23, 24, 32, 43 and red Powerball 18. The Power Play® multiplier was 2X.

The Powerball jackpot has been growing for several weeks, and it was last won on April 19, 2023. 

The winner of that drawing was a ticket sold in Ohio. The jackpot for that drawing was $252.6 million.

The Powerball is a multi-state lottery that is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

The next Powerball drawing will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased online or at participating retailers.

Top 10 Largest Powerball Jackpots:

The following is a list of the top 10 largest Powerball jackpots:

·       $2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA

·       $1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN

·       $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI

·       $758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA

·       $754.6 Million – Feb. 6, 2023 - WA

·       $731.1 Million – Jan. 20, 2021 – MD

·       $699.8 Million – Oct. 4, 2021 – CA

·       $687.8 Million – Oct. 27, 2018 – IA, NY

·       $650 Million (est.) – July 10, 2023

·       $632.6 Million – Jan. 5, 2022 – CA, WI

How to Play Powerball:

To play Powerball, you must choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

You can purchase Powerball tickets online or at participating retailers. Tickets cost $2 per play.

The Powerball drawing is held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. 

How to Claim a Powerball Prize:

If you win a Powerball prize, you must claim it within 180 days of the drawing. You can claim your prize in person at a lottery office or by mail.

If you win the Powerball jackpot, you will have the option to take the prize in a lump sum or an annuity. The lump sum option is paid out in a single payment. The annuity option is paid out in 30 annual payments, with the first payment being made immediately.

Other Michigan Lottery News: 

• The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, July 11 with an estimated jackpot of $480 million and a cash option of $240.7 million.
• The next Lotto 47 drawing is Wednesday, July 12 at 7:29 p.m. with a jackpot of $5.15 million. Deadline is 7:08 p.m. that day.
• Sunday’s Fantasy 5 jackpot is worth an estimated $354,000. The drawing is at 7:29 p.m. Deadline is 7:08 p.m.

For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.

Conclusion:

The Powerball jackpot is still growing, and it could reach $700 million by the next drawing. If you're feeling lucky, you can purchase a ticket and try your luck. But remember, the odds of winning are very slim.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not advise playing the lottery or online gaming with real money. Please read all terms & conditions carefully on their respective website.