Powerball winning numbers Monday Jan 1 Check tickets $810 million jackpot

Powerball lottery jackpot estimated at $810 million, 10th largest U.S. jackpot ever. Mega Millions jackpot at $114 million. Check numbers here!

The Powerball lottery jackpot for Monday night's drawing was estimated to be a whopping $810 million, with a cash option of $408.9 million, according to the Powerball website. This makes it the fifth largest Powerball jackpot and the 10th largest U.S. jackpot ever.

The last time the jackpot was won was on October 11th, when a lottery player in California won the $1.765 billion jackpot. In comparison, the Mega Millions jackpot is currently at $114 million with a cash option of $56.6 million.

The Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, are as follows:

The deadline for purchasing Powerball tickets varies by state, so it's important not to wait until the last minute. For example, the deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while in New York, the deadline is 10 p.m. You can find a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction here.

To play, it costs $2 per ticket, and you can add the Power Play for $1, which increases the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you. Prizes vary from $4 for matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls.

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash. The annuity option is paid out over time, with an immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, increasing by 5% each year. The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum.

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously, while in other states, a winner's name and hometown are a matter of public record. It's important to check with your state lottery for more information.

Remember, playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don't go spending those millions before you win. And if you're feeling unlucky, there are 13 crazy things more likely to happen than winning the lottery.

So, whether you're feeling lucky or just want to try your hand at the Powerball, make sure to get your tickets and tune in for the next drawing!