The Powerball jackpot officially broke the record for the largest prize ever offered in a U.S. lottery — and kept growing.
Saturday’s jackpot soared to $1.6 billion after a strong sales boost. With no big winner, the estimated grand prize is now at a shocking $1.9 billion for the next Powerball drawing on Monday, Nov. 7. On this episode of #WakeUpCLT To Go, we’re asking if you would show up to work if your ticket hit the jackpot?
The winning numbers for Saturday’s drawing were 28-45-53-56-69, Powerball 20 and Power Play 3. The next drawing is on Monday, Nov. 7.
Several people woke up millionaires after Saturday’s drawing thanks to Powerball’s smaller prizes. There were 16 winners of $1 million across Florida, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, South Dakota, New York, Michigan, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Only one person in Kentucky won $2 million, thanks to the Power Play option.
Even as the grand prize nears $2 billion, the odds of winning remain meager — 1 in 292.2 million.
In Wednesday’s drawing, 46.6% of the 292.2 million possible number combinations were covered. That was up from the 36.3% of all possible number combinations that were picked for Monday night’s drawing, reflecting that ticket sales rise as jackpots climb higher.
Winners will receive the jackpot over 29 years if they opt for an annuity. Almost all of the winners opt for cash, which is $929.1 million for Monday’s drawing.
Since lottery officials changed the rules and price of tickets to increase top prizes a few years ago, huge lottery jackpots have become more frequent. The latest change came in August, when Powerball officials added a third drawing day to the weekly schedule to pump prizes and sales.
The previous biggest prize was a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot won by three ticketholders in 2016. Once a winning ticket matches the drawing, the Powerball jackpot starts over again at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. #Powerball #Lottery
Summer in Charlotte North Carolina
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Summer in Charlotte North Carolina
Summer in Charlotte, NC is a popular time to visit. The city has warm temperatures throughout the day, but the evenings can be cool. Luckily, there are many ways to stay cool. Enjoy a concert in the park, go swimming in an outdoor pool, or enjoy a cold drink at a local restaurant. Just remember to wear sunscreen!
There’s something for everyone in Charlotte. There’s plenty to do during the day, including a thriving nightlife. There are also many museums to explore. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden opened in 1991 and has 360 acres of gardens and surrounding natural areas. There’s also a Woodland Trail and Orchid Conservatory. It’s one of the country’s 20 Great Gardens.
Charlotte is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Panthers, and Carolina Panthers. The city has a long history of hosting NASCAR events. The first professional stock car race took place in Charlotte in 1949. Fans can also check out the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte.
Another benefit of living in Charlotte is its affordable cost of living. Housing in Charlotte is affordable, with a median home value well below the national average. However, housing in desirable areas is more expensive. However, if you’re relocating from the Northeast, the real estate taxes will likely be lower, and some people will pay less mortgage in Charlotte than they would in New York.