The drawing for Monday evening’s document $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot has been delayed, as extra time is required to hold out safety procedures, the California Lottery introduced.
“When the required safety protocols are full, the drawing will likely be carried out beneath the supervision of lottery safety officers and impartial auditors,” the California Lottery stated.
Tonight’s Powerball® drawing has been delayed because of a taking part lottery needing additional time to finish the required safety protocols. Powerball has strict safety necessities that should be met by all 48 lotteries earlier than a drawing can happen. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/jQZJQIPJXr
— California Lottery (@calottery) November 8, 2022
The present Powerball jackpot began at $20 million on Aug. 6 and has grown over three winless months. Lottery officers estimated that the percentages of drawing the profitable quantity at 1 in 292.2 million.
Lottery officers stated {that a} winner for the Monday drawing who opts for a lump sum cost would get an estimated $929.1 million, The Related Press reported. A winner who chooses an annuity to be yearly paid over 29 years would get the complete $1.9 billion.
If no winner is introduced for the Monday drawing the jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would surpass $2 billion.
All 48 jurisdictions should meet the safety protocols earlier than a drawing occurs. Powerball is performed in 45 states in addition to Washington D.C, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
