The. Largest. Lottery. Jackpot. Ever..The US Powerball jackpot grew to US1.88 billion on Saturday night when no one matched the six winning numbers: 28, 45, 53, 56, 69 and 20 to claim the record US$1.6 billion-dollar jackpot..That sets a record of US$1.88 billion available for the next draw..That’s just over $2.5 billion in Canuck bucks..The Powerball numbers are drawn three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, with players having a 1-in-292 million chance of winning, with the last jackpot winner coming on Aug. 3, 40 draws ago..Powerball winners can choose to take their prizes in annuities paid out over 29 years, or as a lower, lump sum cash payment..The jackpot is expected to grow prior to the next draw to an estimated US$1.9 billion, with the cash option being US$929.1 million; CAD$2.56 billion lowered to CAD$1.25 billion respectively..Canadians can play the Powerball lottery two ways: If you have friends in the US they could buy tickets for you, at US$2 each, or they can be purchased online..The US federal government takes 30% of the winnings from Canadians not living in the US, but Canadian players are not taxed by the Canadian government. In the US, tax rates vary depending on which state tickets are purchased .Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.powerball.ca/ although the Powerball Lottery Corporation advises you will be dealing with an independent purchasing company, not directly with the lottery corporation, so you do so at your own risk.
The. Largest. Lottery. Jackpot. Ever..The US Powerball jackpot grew to US1.88 billion on Saturday night when no one matched the six winning numbers: 28, 45, 53, 56, 69 and 20 to claim the record US$1.6 billion-dollar jackpot..That sets a record of US$1.88 billion available for the next draw..That’s just over $2.5 billion in Canuck bucks..The Powerball numbers are drawn three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, with players having a 1-in-292 million chance of winning, with the last jackpot winner coming on Aug. 3, 40 draws ago..Powerball winners can choose to take their prizes in annuities paid out over 29 years, or as a lower, lump sum cash payment..The jackpot is expected to grow prior to the next draw to an estimated US$1.9 billion, with the cash option being US$929.1 million; CAD$2.56 billion lowered to CAD$1.25 billion respectively..Canadians can play the Powerball lottery two ways: If you have friends in the US they could buy tickets for you, at US$2 each, or they can be purchased online..The US federal government takes 30% of the winnings from Canadians not living in the US, but Canadian players are not taxed by the Canadian government. In the US, tax rates vary depending on which state tickets are purchased .Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.powerball.ca/ although the Powerball Lottery Corporation advises you will be dealing with an independent purchasing company, not directly with the lottery corporation, so you do so at your own risk.
