Powerball Jackpot Hits $304 Million After No Top Winners

The Powerball lottery jackpots are currently rising significantly, with the multi-state Powerball jackpot estimated at $304 million for the upcoming drawing, after no ticket matched all six numbers in the recent draw. Several secondary prizes were won, including a $2 million prize in Pennsylvania due to the Power Play option, and $1 million prizes in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Montana for matching five numbers without the Powerball. In South Africa, the PowerBall jackpot stands at R190 million, approaching the country's record jackpot of R232 million from 2019, with tickets available both in-store and online. Meanwhile, notable lottery winner Edwin Castro, who won a $2 billion Powerball jackpot, is investing $10 million to rebuild fire-damaged properties in California, aiming to help families return and maintain the community. The Powerball lottery is played widely across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with draws held regularly and tickets purchasable until shortly before the draws. These developments highlight both the growing jackpots and the broader impacts of lottery winnings on communities.