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New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million in Saturday's Powerball; jackpot hits $103M


New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million in Saturday's Powerball; jackpot hits $103M

A lucky New Jersey lottery player won $1 million in Saturday night's Powerball.

There was no jackpot winner and only one ticket matched the five white balls to win a million-dollar prize, according to the Powerball website.

The New Jersey Lottery did not immediately release where in the Garden State the winning ticket was sold.

With no jackpot winner, the grand prize will climb to an estimated $103 million with a cash option of $48.6 million for Monday night's drawing.

The jackpot was last won on Oct. 23 when a Georgia lottery player won a $478.2 million Powerball jackpot.

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Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024:

Powerball drawings are held three times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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The deadline for purchasing Powerball ticket varies by state so don't wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while New York's deadline is 10 p.m.

Click here is a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.

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The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes vary from $4 for the matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You can check all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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You can play the game in 45 states plus the Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.

Playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don't go spending those millions before you win.

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The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don't have to wait decades for all the money.

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. That wasn't always the case, but now winners are able to stay anonymous under a law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

In other states, a winner's name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Here are the Top 10 jackpots since the Powerball lottery began in 1992:

Here's a look at the top jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:

If you need help with a gambling problem, you can get help by calling 1800-GAMBLER or clicking on www.800gambler.org

Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Powerball: New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million

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