US Powerball jackpot exceeds $700 million after no winner in last draw

The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $747 million after no one beat the odds and won the top prize in the drawing on February 4 night.

The numbers drawn were: 2, 8, 15, 19, 58 and Powerball 10, Al Arabiya English reports.

The $747 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs Monday night is the ninth largest in US lottery history and the latest in a string of huge lottery prizes. Someone in Maine won a $1.35 billion Mega Millions prize less than three weeks ago and a California player won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot last November.

The jackpots grow so large because the tough odds offer just a minuscule chance of matching all six numbers and winning the top prize. That enables the jackpots like

The $700 million top prize on February 4 night to roll over and increase for months.

The last time someone overcame the odds of one in 292.2 million and won the Powerball jackpot was November 19, 2022.

The $747 million estimate is for a winner who is paid through an annuity over 29 years. Winners usually opt for cash, which for Monday night’s drawing would be $403.1 million.

Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.