What will the starting jackpot be?

Once the top prize is won, Powerball jackpot will reset at $20 million, whereas previously the starting amount was $40 million.

How much will be added between draws?

A minimum of $2 million will be added if there is a rollover, whereas previously the amount added between draws was of $10 million.

When will these changes come into place?

The changes were announced on March 25th 2020 and they will come into place as soon as the current Powerball jackpot will be won.

For how long will the new rules be valid?

No decision has been made on how long the changes will be in place.

US Powerball News

Powerball to make jackpot changes

26/03/2020 by us-powerball.com Leave a Comment

The Multi-State Lottery Association and the Powerball Product Group have just announced major jackpot changes that will come into place once the current top prize is won. As a result, the starting jackpot will be reduced to $20 million with a minimum increase of $2 million between drawings. Previously, the US Powerball lottery had a starting jackpot of $40 million with minimum rollover increases of $10 million.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected different aspects of the world economy as well as people’s lives. With many US states are under lockdown or similar recommendations coming from the local authorities, consumer behavior has also gone through noticeable changes.

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$396 Million Jackpot Goes to Florida

30/01/2020 by us-powerball.com

The US Powerball lottery has a brand-new jackpot winner as of Wednesday, January 29^th, 2020. One very lucky ticket-holder from Florida had all the winning numbers for a huge pot worth $396.9 million. It was the only one to cover the full winning combination, so the Florida winner will collect the entire prize.

Michigan Couple with 21 Grandchildren Wins $80 Million Powerball Jackpot

25/10/2019 by us-powerball.com

There is one family in Michigan that is about to start a brand-new life and it’s all thanks to the Powerball lottery. Phillip Chippewa from Suttons Bay is the proud winner of an $80 million Powerball jackpot. He matched all the 5 main numbers and the Powerball – 01-09-22-36-68/22 on September 21^st, 2019 and now he has come forward to collect his prize. [Read more…] about Michigan Couple with 21 Grandchildren Wins $80 Million Powerball Jackpot

The $350 Million Jackpot Has a Winner

03/06/2019 by us-powerball.com

Update – Charles W. Jackson Jr. from North Carolina is the big winner

Only a few days after the big draw on June 1^st, the $350 million Powerball jackpot was claimed by Charles W. Jackson Jr. from Raleigh, 66. He is now North Carolina royalty as he is the state’s biggest lottery winner. [Read more…] about The $350 Million Jackpot Has a Winner

24-Year-Old Manuel Franco Claims $768 Million Powerball Jackpot

25/04/2019 by us-powerball.com

There is a new millionaire in the Powerball club! Manuel Franco from Wisconsin has come forward to claim the huge $768 million jackpot of March 27^th, 2019. The 24-year-old is now Powerball’s biggest winner (on a single ticket), as he has passed Mavis Wanczyk’s record of $758.7 million.

How Did it Happen?

So, what do you have to do to win $768 million in the Powerball? Well, as Manuel’s story can attest, you just have to play! He bought his first Powerball ticket on his 18^th birthday and since then, he’s been a regular. But on March 27^th, Manuel knew that his time had come. [Read more…] about 24-Year-Old Manuel Franco Claims $768 Million Powerball Jackpot