Two lucky Texans are celebrating after winning $2 million each in Monday night’s Powerball drawing. One winning ticket was sold at Swipe For Fuel in northeast Houston, while the other was sold at Pepe’s Drive Thru in Donna in the Rio Grande Valley.
The winning numbers for the drawing were 10-17-20-39-44, with the Powerball number being 16 and Power Play 3X. While no one hit the jackpot, the prize has now grown to an estimated $687 million, with a cash value of approximately $327.3 million.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million, making it a challenging but incredibly rewarding game for those who manage to beat the odds. Over the past few years, changes in ticket prices and rules have led to larger and more frequent jackpots, making the game even more exciting for players.
Some of the largest Powerball jackpots in history include a $2.04 billion jackpot in California in November 2022, a $1.76 billion jackpot in October 2023, and a $1.586 billion jackpot shared by winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee in January 2016.
The Powerball drawing takes place live at 10:59 p.m. Eastern every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, with tickets costing $2 per play. The game is available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
As these two lucky Texans enjoy their $2 million windfall, many others across the country continue to chase the dream of hitting the Powerball jackpot and becoming overnight millionaires. The excitement and anticipation of each drawing keep players coming back for their chance to strike it rich.