Powerball Jackpot Expected To Be Just Shy Of $650 Million By Wednesday Night

CONCORD, NH — The Powerball jackpot continues to grow since no one won on Monday night, according to the New Hampshire Lottery.

The jackpot on Wednesday is expected to be around $643 million, following 34 consecutive drawings without a winner. If anyone hits it, the one-time cash payout is expected to be $290.6 million, before taxes.

“With the biggest Powerball jackpot in over a year, New Hampshire players have been buying their tickets, driving some really great sales,” Charlie McIntyre, the executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery, said. “While we’ve had a few prize winners along the way, the jackpot prize is still there for the taking, so be sure to visit your local retailer or get your tickets online through NH iLottery — it only takes one to win! Good luck, Granite Staters. I hope to be handing out that big check soon.”

The jackpot has been growing since a lucky California player purchased a $204.5 million winning ticket on May 31, officials said. Also, a New Hampshire player purchased a $1 million winning Powerball ticket for the drawing Aug. 13, via NH iLottery.

Drawings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, at 10:59 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at 1,200 retail locations or online.

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