The winning numbers for the $ 730 million Powerball jackpot were announced Wednesday night.
Powerball winning numbers: 53-60-40-68-69 with a Powerball number of 22.
The Powerball jackpot is the fifth largest in history and will come just one day after no one has won the Mega Millions and even bigger prize, which now stands at $ 970 million.
This is the first time that both lottery jackpots have exceeded $ 700 million. The biggest prize was a $ 1.58 billion Powerball jackpot won by three people in 2016.
No one has won any of the jackpots since mid-September, allowing prizes to rise steadily for months. Such a long stretch without a winner is rare, but it also reflects the incredibly low chances of winning – one in 292.2 million for Powerball and one in 302.5 million for Mega Millions.
Maryland lottery spokeswoman Carole Gentry said Tuesday night’s Mega Millions draw had sales of $ 260 million, with 36% of all possible combinations being covered.
The prizes listed are for the winners who choose an annuity option, paid over 30 years. Most winners are eligible for cash prizes, which would be $ 716.3 million for Mega Millions and $ 546 million for Powerball.
These awards would also be subject to federal taxes, and most states would also receive a discount.
Mega Millions and Powerball are both played in 45 states, as well as in Washington, DC and the US Virgin Islands. Powerball is also offered in Puerto Rico.