Saturday Powerball numbers: Find the winning digits here

$1.3 billion Powerball drawing delayed due to ticket processing, jackpot could roll over to Monday during total solar eclipse.

The Powerball drawing in Columbus, Ohio, scheduled for Saturday night has been delayed, causing anticipation to build as the estimated $1.3 billion jackpot remains unclaimed. The delay was due to one lottery jurisdiction needing extra time to process ticket sales, marking the second time since 2022 that a billion-dollar drawing has been postponed. In November 2022, a $1.9 billion jackpot drawing was delayed for 10 hours for a similar reason.

If no players match the winning numbers on Saturday, the next drawing will take place on Monday, coinciding with a total solar eclipse sweeping across the country. The previous drawing on Wednesday saw no jackpot winners, making the upcoming drawing even more enticing with its high stakes.

Nine lucky ticket holders from Wednesday's drawing matched the five white ball numbers but missed the Powerball, earning themselves $1 million each. Nearly 3 million tickets won at least $4 in prizes in Wednesday's drawing, setting the stage for an exciting continuation in the Powerball saga.

Winners of the Powerball have the choice between receiving the full jackpot amount in annual payments over 30 years or opting for a lesser one-time payment, estimated at $608.9 million for Saturday's drawing. Most winners typically choose the one-time payment, and all winnings are subject to pre-federal tax, with additional state taxes in some jurisdictions.

To win the jackpot, players must match five numbers between 1 and 69, along with the Powerball numbered 1 through 26. The odds of winning the jackpot are a staggering 1 in 292.2 million, while the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9. Powerball tickets are sold for $2 each, with the option to add a Power Play multiplier for an extra $1 to increase winnings for all prizes except the jackpot and the $1 million prize.

The excitement continues to build as the Powerball drawing approaches, with players across the nation eagerly awaiting the chance to strike it rich. The anticipation surrounding the delayed drawing only adds to the allure of the massive jackpot up for grabs. As the countdown to the next drawing begins, the possibilities are endless, with dreams of fortune and luck swirling in the air. So, will you be the next lucky winner to claim the coveted Powerball jackpot? The answer lies in the numbers, waiting to be drawn in the next thrilling installment of the Powerball saga.

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