New Hampshire Powerball at it Again: Jackpot Hits $415 Million for Saturday’s Drawing

5/5/2016
 

CONCORD, N.H. – Just three months removed from the largest jackpot in U.S. Lottery history, the New Hampshire Powerball jackpot has climbed back to $415 million for Saturday’s drawing. The one-time cash payout is projected to increase to $269.7 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are before taxes).

“The New Hampshire Lottery is right back at it again with a big $415 million Powerball jackpot!” said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. “We are thrilled to the see the excitement building once again with our players and retailers. We have already seen sales figures on the rise as this jackpot continues to grow. Let’s hope we have a big New Hampshire Powerball winner come Saturday night!”

The Powerball drawing results from May 4 were: 30-47-57-66-69 PB-3 with a Power Play of 3.

Powerball tickets are on sale at more than 1,250 retailers in New Hampshire until 9:50 p.m. Saturday. Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. Drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 PM.

About New Hampshire Lottery

Since 1964, the New Hampshire Lottery has had a significant financial impact on the state. For the past 51 years, the New Hampshire Lottery has recorded almost $6.0 billion in lottery sales and other earnings, with over $3.8 billion being paid in prizes and other cost of sales. Net proceeds to education total more than $1.7 billion to date.

The New Hampshire Lottery Commission, located at 14 Integra Drive in Concord, currently manages all lottery operations in the state, including instant games, New Hampshire Powerball®, New Hampshire Mega Millions®, New Hampshire Hot Lotto® Sizzler, Tri-State Megabucks℠ Plus, Tri-State Pick3®/Pick4® Daily Numbers games, Gimme 5, Fast Play games and Lucky For Life®.