Did Powerball Make You an Overnight Millionaire?
After no one matched all five numbers and the Powerball on Saturday, September 7, the grand prize increased to $121 million for the drawing on Monday, September 9.
Monday’s Powerball winning numbers were 1-16-21-47-60 and the Powerball was 5. The Power Play was 3x.
Saturday’s Powerball winning numbers were 14-34-37-55-63 and the Powerball was 20. The Power Play was 2x.
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Tickets start at $2 each. Below, you’ll find what you need to know about lottery odds, the deadline to claim the cash option if you purchased a ticket in Wisconsin and what happens to unclaimed cash prizes, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.
Good luck!
What was the Powerball lottery jackpot on Monday, September 9?
An estimated $121 million with a $61 million cash option.
When do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Wisconsin Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) of the drawing date. A list of expired or soon-to-expire tickets can be found on the website Wisconsin Lottery Website.
What happens to unclaimed cash prizes?
According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery Property Tax Reduction Fund.
What are the odds of winning the Powerball lottery?
Powerball drawings take place at 10 p.m. CDT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Powerball.comPlayers have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.
Are the odds of winning Powerball the same if the jackpot is $1 billion?
Players have a 1 in 24.9 chance of winning a prize, powerball.com Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers, whether the jackpot is $20 million or $1 billion.
Can Wisconsin Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to state public records laws, the Lottery must release the winner’s name and city upon request. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Wisconsin?
It depends on how much you won.
For prices up to $599:
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You can redeem your winnings at any Wisconsin Lottery location.
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At Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. to allow enough time to process your ticket.
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Tickets can also be sent by mail to:
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PO Box 777
Madison, Wisconsin 53774
For prices between $600 and $199,999:
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Prizes can be claimed in person at Wisconsin Lottery offices in Madison or Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends arriving by 3:30 p.m. for most prizes and by 2 p.m. for prizes of $50,000 or more to allow plenty of time to process your ticket.
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Tickets can also be signed and sent to:
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PO Box 777
Madison, Wisconsin 53774
For prices over $200,000:
Prizes must be claimed in person at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The Wisconsin Lottery recommends calling…
