"$1.3B Powerball Drawing Delayed Due to Procedural Issue"

The $1.3 billion Powerball drawing was delayed due to a "pre-draw" issue, with one participating lottery needing additional time to complete required procedures to protect the game's security and integrity. Every ticket sold nationwide must be checked and verified before the numbers are drawn, and the delay sparked outrage on social media. The company advised players to hold onto their tickets until the process is complete, and the live stream of the drawing on Powerball.com was also delayed.