Oregon lottery player wins $329 million Powerball jackpot Saturday night

On January 19, 2025By Littum

For the second night in a row, a big lottery jackpot has been won.

An Oregon lottery player won the estimated $329 million Powerball jackpot Saturday night, according to Powerball website.

Only one ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, which has a cash value of $146.4 million.

It was not immediately known where in Oregon the winning Powerball ticket was sold.

On Friday night, a Mega Millions jackpot estimated at $113 million was won by a lottery player in Arizona, according to Mega Millions website.

Powerball was last won on December 7, when a lottery player in New York won a Powerball jackpot of $256 million.

In addition to the jackpot winner, a Powerball ticket purchased in Michigan matched the five white balls to win $2 million with the Power Play feature.

The jackpot will now reset to $20 million for Monday night’s drawing

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What are the 1/18/25 winning Powerball numbers?

Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, January 18, 2025:

14 – 31 – 35 – 64 – 69 and Powerball 23

Power play was 2x

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 22:59 Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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How late can I buy Powerball tickets?

The Powerball ticket purchase deadline varies from state to state, so don’t wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 21.59 on the drawing day, while New York’s deadline is 10 p.m

Click here for a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.

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How do I play Powerball?

The price is $2 per ticket, but you can add Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (excluding the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play option when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player chooses five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes range from $4 for matching Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You can check all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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Where is Powerball available?

You can play the game in 45 states plus Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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Where can I buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and convenience stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online via Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier from the USA TODAY Networkin these US states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington DC and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to select your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket and collect your winnings all from your phone or home computer.

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How can I see the Powerball drawing?

The Powerball draw is broadcast live on the lottery’s website at 10:59 PM ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can see the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may also be broadcast on a local television station in your market.

What are my odds of winning?

Playing Powerball can be exciting, but don’t spend the millions until you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.

The odds of matching all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.

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Lump sum or annuity?

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don’t have to wait decades for all the money.

Can I win the jackpot and remain anonymous?

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. It wasn’t always the case, but now winners can remain anonymous under a law that was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.

In other states, a winner’s name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Top 10 biggest Powerball jackpots

Here are the top 10 jackpots since The Powerball lottery began in 1992:

$1.586 billion, January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
$758.7 million, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts

What was the biggest US lottery jackpot ever?

Here’s a look at the top jackpots won in the US, between the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries:

$1.586 billion Powerball January 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
$758.7 million, Powerball, August 23, 2017: Won in Massachusetts
$687.8 million Powerball, October 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York

Gambling problem?

If you need help with a gambling problem, you can get help by calling 1800-GAMBLER or clicking www.800gambler.org

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