Powerball jackpot has not been won by anyone, but the new drawing is estimated to bring in $800M

DES MOINES (Iowa) — The estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot was not won by anyone. This means that the prize pool will increase to $800 million for next drawing. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, saw the numbers drawn as 19, 36, 37 and 46, respectively. The Powerball had a 24. Since Aug. 3, no one has ever matched all six numbers, thereby making the Powerball jackpot the fifth-largest in U.S. History. This is 36 consecutive drawings that have not produced a jackpot winner. Next drawing will be Saturday. Winners who receive their winnings via an annuity over 29 years will be eligible for the $800 million jackpot. Nearly all winners choose the cash option. However, after taxes, it would cost $383.7million.