Wednesday Night’s Powerball Jackpot Projected to Soar to $835 Million

9/26/2023
 

Concord, NH – The Powerball jackpot is quickly climbing into the record books, as the New Hampshire Lottery estimates tomorrow night’s (9/27) Powerball jackpot will increase to $835 million, making it the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot on record. The New Hampshire Lottery estimates the one-time cash payout will increase to $390.4 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are determined before taxes are withheld.)

“With $835 million on the line, the excitement is off the charts for New Hampshire players and retailers. I would love nothing more than to see one of our players win this life-changing prize,” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director, New Hampshire Lottery. “Online and retail sales have been taking off, with Powerball ticket sales exceeding $1.3 million last week alone, and we anticipate sales to continue growing leading up to the drawing tomorrow night. We wish the best of luck to all of our New Hampshire players!”

Powerball drawing results from Monday, September 25, were: 10-12-22-36-50 PB-4 with a Power Play of 2.

The top-10 Powerball jackpots in history were:
1. $2.04 billion, November 7, 2022
2. $1.58 billion, January 13, 2016
3. $1.08 billion, July 19, 2023
4. $835 million, September 27, 2023 (anticipated)
5. $768 million, March 27, 2019
6. $758 million, August 23, 2017
7. $754 million, February 6, 2023
8. $731 million, January 20, 2021
9. $699 million, October 4, 2021
10. $687 million, October 27, 2018

The $835 million Powerball jackpot has been growing since July 19, when a lucky California player purchased a $1 billion jackpot winning ticket. Since the drawing in July, there have been 30 consecutive Powerball drawings without a jackpot winner.

Powerball drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 PM.

Tickets are on sale at more than 1,400 retailers statewide and online at NH iLottery. For more information and to play, visit www.nhlottery.com

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