Springfield, Missouri — The Powerball lottery is attracting renewed excitement as the jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing is estimated to reach a staggering $815 million, marking it as the seventh-largest jackpot in the history of the game. The boost follows a drawing on Monday night in which no winning tickets were sold for the grand prize of $750 million, the tenth largest Powerball jackpot to date.

The numbers drawn on Monday were 16, 19, 34, 37, and 64, with the Powerball being 22. As the drawing approaches, ticket sales are expected to soar, potentially increasing the jackpot even further before the deadline. Game officials have stated that a single jackpot winner could choose between a lump-sum payment of approximately $367.9 million or an annuity option that pays out one immediate payment followed by 29 yearly payments that increase by 5 percent each year. It’s important to note that these totals are calculated before taxes.

The last time a Powerball jackpot was won was on May 31, when a ticket sold in California won a $204.5 million prize. That marked a quieter period for the game, as many players are eager for another fortunate winner to emerge. In November 2022, a single ticket purchased in Altadena, California, famously claimed a record-breaking $2.04 billion jackpot, setting a milestone in both Powerball and lottery history.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at 1 in 292.2 million, making the game a challenging pursuit for hopeful players. Still, the lure of a life-changing sum of money continues to bring in participants from across the 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands where Powerball tickets are sold for $2 each.

Drawings occur three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays—providing ample opportunities for jackpot seekers. Each drawing takes place at 11 p.m. ET, and if no grand prize is claimed, the jackpot resets and grows, intensifying interest among players.

As the anticipation builds for the next drawing, both casual players and devoted lottery enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for the possibility of a life-altering windfall. For many, this sweepstakes isn’t just about the money; it’s a chance to dream about what could be, even if the odds are slim.