Christmas could come early for one lucky Illinois Lottery player after Wednesday’s drawing for the $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot.
With a jackpot carrying the potential to be the fourth-largest lottery prize won in U.S. history on the line, hopes were running high among Illinois Lottery players Wednesday as they eagerly scooped up the $2 tickets to vie for their chance at the prize.
“The sky’s the limit when you got that much money, you can do whatever, right?” one Illinois Lottery player buying up tickets just hours ahead of the drawing told NBC Chicago.
Others purchasing tickets Wednesday told NBC Chicago they’d buy luxury items, travel and give back to their community and loved ones.
Though they did not match all six numbers to win the jackpot, one Illinois player won $1 million in Monday’s Powerball drawing on a ticket they purchased in Deerfield.
Whether you’re a regular Powerball player or a new player hoping the holiday spirit will bring some extra luck, we’ve got the details you should know ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing.
When is the Christmas Eve drawing?
Powerball drawings take place at 9:59 p.m. CST every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, according to Illinois Lottery.
Where can players see the results?
The Florida lottery draw studio livestreams the Powerball drawings. Players can watch the broadcast here.
Results will also be posted online here.
The Double Play drawing is livestreamed following the main Powerball drawing.
What happens if you win?
If a player wins Wednesday’s jackpot, they can choose between an annuitized prize of approximately $1.7 billion, or a lump sum payment of approximately $781.3 million, according to Powerball.
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