Manuel Franco wins $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was announced Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight?
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Monday, August 26, the top prize for the Wednesday, August 28 drawing rose to $54 million.
The winning numbers for Powerball on Wednesday were 5-33-47-50-64 and the Powerball was 20. Power Play was 2x.
Monday’s Powerball winning numbers were 2-4-23-68-69 and the Powerball was 15. Power Play was 3x.
More: What are the top ten Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in Wisconsin history?
Tickets start at $2 each. Below, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the odds of winning the lottery, how long you have to use the cash option if you bought a ticket in Wisconsin, and what happens to unclaimed winnings, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
Good luck!
What was the Powerball lottery jackpot for Wednesday, August 28?
Estimated at $54 million with a $26.8 million cash option.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Wisconsin Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. A list of expired or soon-to-expire tickets can be found on the Wisconsin Lottery website.
What happens to unclaimed prize money?
According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed winnings will be credited to the Wisconsin Lottery’s property tax relief fund.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball lottery game?
Powerball drawings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. CDT. According to Powerball.com, players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize, which varies.
Are the odds of winning the Powerball the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
According to powerball.com, players have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning. The chance of matching all six numbers is 1 in 292.2 million, whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can lottery winners remain anonymous in Wisconsin?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to state open records laws, the lottery must release the winner’s name and city upon request. Other information about the winner will be released only with the winner’s consent.
How do you claim a lottery win in Wisconsin?
It depends on how much you won.
For prices up to $599:
- You can claim your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery retail location.
- At the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
- Tickets can also be sent by post to the following address:
Prices
PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prices between $600 and $199,999:
- Prizes can be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. for most prizes and 2 p.m. for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow time for your ticket to be processed.
- Tickets can also be signed and sent to the following address:
Prices
PO Box 777
Madison, WI 53774
For prizes over $200,000:
Prizes must be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling 608-261-4916 to schedule an appointment to have your ticket processed.
When did lottery jackpots reach $1 billion or more?
As of August 28, 2024, eleven lottery jackpots have reached or exceeded the $1 billion mark. Only once has the jackpot exceeded $2 billion.
- 11$1.05 billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021: A single ticket won in Michigan.
- 10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: A single ticket won in California.
- 9. $1.13 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: A single ticket won in New Jersey.
- 8. $1.33 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: A single ticket won in Oregon.
- 7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022: A single ticket won in Illinois.
- 6. $1.35 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023: A single ticket was purchased in Maine.
- 5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018: A single ticket won in South Carolina.
- 4. $1.58 billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023: A single ticket won in Neptune Beach, Florida
- 3. $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016: Three tickets won from California, Florida and Tennessee.
- 2$1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023: A single winning ticket from California.
- 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 7, 2022: A single ticket won in California.
What are the 10 biggest Powerball jackpots of all time?
Here are the top 10 Powerball jackpots for August 28, 2024:
- 10. $731.1 million – January 20, 2021; Maryland
- 9. $754.6 million – February 6, 2023; Washington
- 8. $758.7 million – August 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- 7. $768.4 million – March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- 6. $842.4 million – January 1, 2024; Michigan
- 5. $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023; California
- 4. $1.33 billion – April 6, 2024; Oregon
- 3. $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 2. $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023; California
- 1. $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022; California
What are the 10 biggest lottery jackpots in US history?
The following Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were among the top 10 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history as of August 28, 2024.
- 10. $1.08 billion Powerball drawing – July 19, 2023; California
- 9. Mega Millions $1.1 billion drawing – March 27, 2024; New Jersey
- 8. $1.33 billion Powerball drawing – April 6, 2024; Oregon
- 7. $1.337 billion Mega Millions drawing – July 29, 2022; Illinois
- 6. Mega Millions $1.35 billion drawing – January 13, 2023; Maine
- 5. $1.537 billion Mega Millions drawing – October 23, 2018; South Carolina
- 4. Mega Millions $1.58 billion drawing – August 8, 2023; Florida
- 3. Powerball drawing of $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee
- 2. $1.765 billion Powerball drawing – October 11, 2023; California
- 1. $2.04 billion Powerball drawing – November 7, 2022; California