Lady Luck is shining bright in California this month as the Golden State snags yet another Powerball win! A single, life-changing ticket matched all six numbers in last night’s draw, earning its lucky owner a $44.3 million jackpot.
The winning numbers from Monday, August 19th, were white balls 1, 2, 15, 23, 28, and the red Powerball 10. This win marks the second American Powerball jackpot victory this month and the seventh jackpot win of the year. Just last week, a Pennsylvania ticket scored big with a $213.8 million haul.
The California winner can opt for the full annuitized $44.3 million, spread out over 30 years, or grab the instant cash sum of $21.9 million, both before taxes. Choosing the annuity option means one immediate payout, followed by 29 annual payments that grow by 5% each year.
Across the nation, there were 287,245 winning tickets in last night’s drawing, including one from Nebraska that matched all five white balls, bagging a $1 million prize. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
International lottery enthusiasts can take part in America’s flagship lottery by purchasing tickets on Lotto Express.
American Powerball drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9. Hitting the jackpot is a 1 in 292.2 million shot.
2024’s American Powerball Jackpot Wins So Far:
- Jan. 1: $842.4 million – Michigan
- Apr. 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
The jackpots keep getting taken down. Will the next American Powerball winner be you?
