Maryland Powerball Jackpot Near-Miss Leads to $1 Billion Roll Over

Three Powerball tickets in Maryland nearly won the jackpot in the latest drawing on December 10, 2023, with one ticket missing the jackpot by just the red Powerball number, netting a $1 million prize. The jackpot for this drawing rolled over to an annuity value of $1 billion, with a cash option of $461.3 million. This is the seventh largest Powerball jackpot since 1992. The other two tickets won $150,000 and $50,000 respectively by matching four white balls and the red Powerball or matching five white balls but missing the red Powerball. Since the last jackpot was hit on September 6, 2023, a total of 16 players in Maryland have won prizes of $50,000 or more, accumulating $7.1 million in winnings from Powerball during this roll. Powerball sales in Maryland have reached $34.6 million in that period, generating nearly $2 million in retailer commissions and contributing an estimated $8.6 million to the state revenue through the Maryland Lottery, with about 25 cents of every sales dollar directed to the State General Fund. The last Maryland Powerball jackpot winner claimed $731.1 million in January 2021. Since then, the lottery has continued to serve its player base in Maryland, offering drawings three times a week. Powerball tickets are available in 45 states and other U.S. jurisdictions, featuring multiple prize tiers ranging from $4 up to multi-million dollar jackpots. The Maryland Lottery also provides resources related to problem gambling, veteran services, and consumer protection. Winners of prizes over $25,000 must claim their winnings through appointments at Lottery headquarters within 182 days of the drawing date. The lottery continues to play a significant role in state revenue, contributing billions over time since its inception in 1973.