Powerball Jackpot Reaches $951 Million, Winning Ticket Sold in New Jersey
The Powerball jackpot, which had soared to an estimated $951 million, has officially been claimed, with a single winning ticket sold in New Jersey. The massive sum, one of the largest in Powerball history, sparked a nationwide frenzy as players eagerly purchased tickets in hopes of becoming the next millionaire. The winning numbers for the drawing on Monday, July 1, 2024, were 32, 36, 49, 62, 69, and the red Powerball was 13. This immense prize pool had been building for several weeks, rolling over drawing after drawing, fueling the trend of searches for 'powerball jackpot', 'powerball numbers', and 'powerball drawing' as the sum continued to climb. The lucky winner, who has yet to be publicly identified, now faces the decision of taking the lump-sum cash option or the annuity payments over 30 years.