New York Takes Down the Ninth American Powerball Win of the Year!
The Empire State is celebrating as a New York player hit it big, claiming the staggering $256 million American Powerball jackpot in last night’s drawing. The winning ticket matched all six numbers—white balls 1, 31, 43, 55, 57, and the red Powerball 22—securing a life-changing fortune. The lucky winner now faces the enviable decision of choosing between a lump sum of $123.5 million or an annuity valued at the full jackpot amount.
This marks the ninth American Powerball jackpot won in 2024, with victories spread across nine states, adding even more excitement to what’s been an extraordinary year for the game. For New York, this is the first jackpot win since 2020—a memorable moment for players in the state.
But the jackpot win wasn’t the only good news from Saturday’s drawing. Across the country, over 568,000 tickets scored prizes, including 12 lucky players who took home $50,000 each.
A Look Back at 2024’s Powerball Wins
It’s been a historic year for Powerball players, with a total of nine jackpots won so far:
- Jan. 1: $842.4 million – Michigan
- April 6: $1.326 billion – Oregon
- May 6: $214.9 million – Florida
- June 10: $226.6 million – New Jersey
- July 3: $139.3 million – Ohio
- Aug. 12: $213.8 million – Pennsylvania
- Aug. 19: $44.3 million – California
- Oct. 23: $478.2 million – Georgia
- Dec. 7: $256 million – New York
With less than a month left in the year, could we see one more jackpot win before the clock strikes midnight?
More Than Just a Game
Since its debut in 1992, Powerball has contributed over $32 billion to support local causes in U.S. lottery jurisdictions. With tickets sold in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the game has become a symbol of dreams and opportunity for players across the nation.
For those outside the U.S., the dream of hitting it big isn’t out of reach—Lotto Express makes it possible to buy American Powerball tickets from anywhere in the world. With just a click, you could be on your way to becoming the next headline-worthy winner. The next Powerball drawing is just around the corner. Will you be the one to claim the first jackpot of 2025? Stay tuned!
