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    Georgia player wins $478 million Powerball jackpot

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    The winning numbers were announced Wednesday at 11:00 PM ET.

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    One lucky person in Georgia won the $450 million-plus Powerball jackpot after his ticket matched all the numbers drawn on Wednesday.

    The jackpot rose to about $478 million after no one won in Monday’s drawing, but the winner could take home about $230.5 million after taxes, according to the lottery.

    The last two jackpot winners won in August. A lucky player from California won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot on August 19. And the week before that, on August 12, a player from Pennsylvania won the $213.8 million jackpot.

    Wednesday’s win marks the eighth time someone has won the Powerball jackpot this year. This is also the seventh time someone in Georgia has won the jackpot.

    The winning numbers were drawn just after 11pm ET on Wednesday night and we have the results below.

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    Powerball winning numbers for 10/23/2024

    The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, October 23 are: 2, 15, 27, 29, 39 Power Ball: 20

    Power play: 2X

    Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery carrier of the USA TODAY Network.

    How do you play the Powerball?

    To buy a $2 Powerball ticket, you’ll need to go to your local convenience store, gas station or convenience store — and in a handful of states you can buy tickets online.

    To play you must choose a total of six numbers to mark on your ticket. Five numbers are white balls, ranging from the numbers 1 to 69. The Powerball is red and one number is between 1 and 26.

    If you want to increase your chances of winning, you can add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases winnings for all non-jackpot prizes. This addition can multiply the profit by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5Xor 10X.

    Players can also ask a cashier for a “Quick Pick,” where a cashier gives you computer-generated numbers on a printed Powerball ticket.

    Drawings are made on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings. If there is no jackpot winner, the cash prize increases by millions.

    Where to buy tickets

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

    You can also order lottery tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these US states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to choose your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings, all from your phone or home computer.

    Jackpocket is the official digital lottery carrier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may generate revenue from referrals from the public 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); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions.

    Contributors: John Connolly, NorthJersey.com

    Ahjané Forbes is a reporter for USA TODAY’s National Trending Team. Ahjané covers breaking news, car recalls, crime, food recalls, health stories, lotteries and public policy. Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram, Threads and X (Twitter) @forbesfinest.

    Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. You can contact her at LinkedInfollow her further X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram And TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at [email protected]

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