For the third time this year, the Powerball jackpot is worth more than $400 million as there were no grand-prize winners for the drawing held on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
The jackpot increased by $1 million more than originally announced. During the drawing, it was announced the jackpot was for $391 million, instead of the $390 million originally announced by lottery officials.
Because there were no jackpot winners, that means the drawing on Wednesday, July 27 will be worth $422 million and a cash option of $291 million.
The Powerball Numbers (white) for July 23: 5-7-23-35-39
The Red Powerball Power Number: 11
The Power Play Number: 2
Powerball winners for July 23:
- Along with no grand-prize winners, there were no million dollar winners as no one matched all five white numbers either.
- Overall, there were 1,430,643 winners in the drawing, who won at least $4 each. In Michigan, there were 44,869 winners.
- One player in Michigan matched four white balls and the Powerball to win $50,000. That was the largest prize won in the state.
Powerball is offered in 44 States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Players select five white numbers from (1 to 69) and one red ball (1 to 26) Tickets cost $2 each.
In other Michigan Lottery news:
- The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday July 26, with an estimated jackpot of $15 million and cash option of $10 million.
- The next Lotto 47 drawing is Wednesday, July 27 at 7:29 p.m. with a jackpot of $1.6 million. Deadline is 7:08 p.m. that day.
- Sunday's Fantasy 5 jackpot is an estimated $347,000. The drawing is at 7:29 p.m. Deadline is 7:08 p.m.
For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.
By: Matt Durr (MLive).
Photo: Lotto.
Review: Emerging Market Formulations & Research Unit, FLAGSHIP RECORDS.
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