Massive Powerball Jackpot Sparks Record Ticket Sales and Near Misses
TL;DR
The Powerball jackpot has grown to approximately $1.3 billion, the fifth largest ever, with a ticket sold in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, matching five white balls for a $1 million prize. No one won the jackpot in the latest drawing, and the upcoming drawing is scheduled for Wednesday. Several other tickets across the country also won significant prizes, and California has been home to some of the largest jackpots in Powerball history.
- So close! Powerball ticket sold in Sherman Oaks misses by one number, but still worth $1 million Los Angeles Times
- Did anyone win the Powerball last night? See results of Sept. 1 drawing USA Today
- How the massive $1.3B Powerball jackpot compares to other big lottery prizes ABC News
- New Orleans gas station sells winning Powerball ticket WDSU
- Powerball jackpots are bigger than ever — and it’s bad news for your chances of winning the big one New York Post
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