No one won the huge Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, but one ticket sold in Connecticut won $1 million and three tickets sold there won $50,000.
Powerball said it holds the world record for the largest jackpot. In 2016, The record $1.586 billion jackpot was shared by winners in California, Florida and Tennessee.$768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI$699.8 Million – Oct. 4, 2021 – CA$590.5 Million – May 18, 2013 – FL$252.4 million, Nov. 2, 2011, Stamford, Micca Enterprises Inc.$60 million, June 23, 2012 Seymour, John’s Deli$36.3 million, May 7, 1997, Danbury, Mill Plain Exxon$15 million, Oct.
On drawing nights -- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday -- you need to get your ticket by 10 p.m. and wagering reopens at 11:15 p.m. The drawing is held at 10:59 p.m. The winner will have the choice of choosing to receive the prize as a lump-sum payment or as an annuity. With an annuity, the winner receives 30 payments over 29 years that add up to the value of the annuity. The annual payments increase by 5% until the 30th and final payment.