"Record $1.3B Powerball Jackpot Drawing Delayed Over Ticket Verification Issue"

Powerball drew the numbers for an estimated $1.3 billion jackpot after a delay of over three hours, with the winning numbers being 22, 27, 44, 52, 69 and the red Powerball 9. The jackpot, the eighth largest in U.S. lottery history, has grown due to the long odds of winning, and the estimated prize for a sole winner is $1.3 billion through an annuity or an estimated $608.9 million as a cash payout. The drawing was delayed to ensure that every ticket sold nationwide was properly verified, and Powerball is played in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.