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CONCORD, NH — Powerball players have not won the jackpot since early September, according to officials, which has driven the jackpot to nearly $600 million.
On Wednesday, the jackpot is expected to be $593 million, with a one-time cash payout projected to reach $277.6 million before taxes. Players in Missouri and Texas won the last jackpot, which was $1.8 billion, according to officials.
“What an exciting time to be a New Hampshire Lottery player, as the Powerball jackpot keeps on growing,” Charlie McIntyre, the executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery, said. “As this jackpot has increased, so have our sales, and that’s great news for New Hampshire public education.”
McIntyre added the two best parts of his job were giving money to public education and giving money to the players.
“So,” he said, “purchase your ticket for a chance at a life-changing prize, and hopefully I’ll be handing over a big check to a Granite Stater soon.”
Powerball tickets are sold at more than 1,200 retailers in the state and online at iLottery. The drawings are held at 10:59 p.m.
For more 60 years, more than $3 billion from the lottery has been used to fund education in the Granite State.
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