The giant Powerball® jackpot for tonight has climbed to an estimated $700 million annuity, $335.7 million cash option!
The jackpot is now the fifth highest in the history of the Powerball game. It’s been growing for nearly three months and was last won on Aug. 3 with a ticket purchased in Pennsylvania.
Here in Iowa, three tickets came oh, so close to at least a share of the giant prize in Monday’s drawing. All matched five of six numbers and were just one number away from winning that night’s $680 million jackpot. The three tickets each won $50,000, and were purchased at:
- QC Mart, 3545 Eastern Ave. in Davenport.
- Kwik Shop, 309 N. Locust St. in Glenwood.
- Fareway, 214 N. Magnolia Drive in Cedar Falls.
But Powerball isn’t the only game with a lofty jackpot. Its smaller cousin, Lotto America®, is in record jackpot territory for that game. The current Lotto America jackpot stands at an estimated $29.11 million annuity, $13.96 million lump sum for tonight’s drawing.
Lotto America costs $1 to play and has drawings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The game has a similar design to Powerball and Mega Millions®, but its jackpots are smaller and a lot easier to win.
While we’re all having fun with these large jackpots, the Iowa Lottery reminds its players to please play responsibly. It only takes one ticket to have a shot at a prize.
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