Fifth-largest Powerball jackpot of $842million won in Michigan on New Year’s Day

The Powerball jackpot was won on New Year’s Day, and it was the fifth-largest prize and the 10th-largest U.S. jackpot ever.
The lucky winner from Michigan discovered they had a winning ticket which had all six balls on January 1, 2024, bringing home the estimated $842million jackpot, per the Powerball website. The lucky victor can also choose to go for the cash option of $425.2 million.
The jackpot, which was originally estimated at $810 million, increased based on all the sales to hopeful buyers.
Along with the jackpot winner, two tickets that were sold in Florida and Texas corresponded to all five white balls and had the Power Play to win $2 million.
Three tickets sold in Connecticut, Florida, and Maryland won $1million and a California ticket won $1,230,788.
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The last time the jackpot was won was on October 11 when a Californian lottery player claimed the $1.765 billion jackpot.
For the next drawing, the Powerball jackpot will now reset to $20 million.
The winning Powerball numbers for Monday, January 1, 2024 were: 12 – 21 – 42 – 44 – 49 and Powerball 1. The Powerplay was 3x.
If you’re looking to try your luck and see if you have a chance at the Powerball, drawings take place three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59pm.
The purchase deadline for the Powerball ticket varies by state so make sure you find out your state’s deadline in time.
The Powerball can be played in 45 states as well as Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.