The Powerball lottery drawing on Saturday, October 29, 2022 produced a single jackpot winning ticket worth $1.2 billion. The winning numbers were 13, 19, 36, 39, 59, and the Powerball was 13. The jackpot winner matched all 6 numbers to take home the third largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. As of now, it is not yet known who won the historic prize or where the winning ticket was sold. However, lottery officials have confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased in California. So unfortunately, no one in Florida won the massive $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot this time around.
Quick Facts on the $1.2 Billion Powerball Drawing
- The winning numbers were: 13, 19, 36, 39, 59, PB: 13
- 1 jackpot winning ticket sold in California
- $1.2 billion grand prize (cash value $596.7 million)
- Third largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history
- 41 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner
- Rollover streak began after August 3 drawing
- No one in Florida won the jackpot
The monumental Powerball drawing on October 29 produced just one jackpot winning ticket worth $1.2 billion, which was purchased in California. Due to strong ticket sales across the country, the jackpot swelled to become the third largest prize in U.S. lottery history. The winning numbers for the historic drawing were 13, 19, 36, 39, 59, plus Powerball 13. It had been over three months since anyone matched all 6 numbers to win the Powerball jackpot, leading to 41 straight drawings without a grand prize winner. This rollover streak began after the August 3 drawing and continuously boosted the jackpot over 34 consecutive drawings. So while no players in Florida won the $1.2 billion prize, the record Powerball jackpot captivated audiences nationwide.
Powerball Sales in Florida
Even though no tickets sold in Florida won the jackpot, the state still contributed significantly to the overall ticket sales that built the massive $1.2 billion prize. Some key facts about Powerball sales in Florida for this historic jackpot include:
- Over $52 million in ticket sales
- 2.4 million winning tickets sold in FL
- 359,000 Florida Lottery players won $1 million or more
- $8.5 million in commissions for Florida retailers
- Top performing retailers sold between $230,000-$470,000 in tickets each
Leading up to the record $1.2 billion drawing, over 2.4 million winning Powerball tickets were sold in Florida, including more than 350,000 that won prizes of $1 million or greater. In total, Powerball sales amounted to over $52 million for this roll sequence in the state of Florida. Retailers earned about $8.5 million in commissions from massive ticket sales over the 41 drawings without a jackpot winner. Some top performing Florida retailers sold between $230,000 to $470,000 worth of Powerball tickets each for this historic jackpot roll. So while no one won the grand prize, millions of Floridians won smaller prizes and helped drive the excitement.
Big Florida Powerball Winners
Even without a jackpot winner, there were still some very large Florida Powerball winners from the recent run-up to the $1.2 billion drawing:
- 1 ticket won $2 million (October 25 drawing)
- 62 tickets won $1 million each
- 2,396 tickets won $50,000 to $100,000
- 70,740 tickets won $500 to $50,000
During just the October 25 drawing alone leading up to the giant jackpot, one lucky player in Florida matched all 5 white balls to win the game’s second prize of $2 million. Additionally, 62 Powerball tickets in Florida won $1 million each for matching 4 numbers plus the Powerball. More than 2,300 players won sizable prizes between $50,000 to $100,000, while over 70,000 Floridians collected medium level wins from $500 up to $50,000. So Florida produced many big winners, just not the elusive jackpot ticket.
Close Calls for Florida Players
While no one actually won the jackpot in Florida, there were some very close near-misses by players in the state:
- 1 ticket missed Powerball for $1 million prize
- 83 tickets missed only 1 number for $50,000 each
- 1,469 tickets missed 2 numbers for $100 prizes
- 51,318 tickets missed 3 numbers for $7 prizes
One Florida ticket matched the 5 white balls but missed the Powerball for a $1 million second prize. Additionally, 83 players missed out on $50,000 prizes by matching 4 numbers plus the Powerball but missing 1 of the 5 white balls. Over 1,400 tickets missed just 2 numbers altogether, earning $100 consolation prizes. More than 50,000 hopeful Florida players missed only 3 of the 6 numbers, receiving minimal $7 prizes. While no one won the jackpot, many came very close to life-changing prizes.
Potential Reasons Why Florida Missed Out
Some possible reasons that the winning Powerball ticket was not sold in Florida for the $1.2 billion jackpot include:
- Smaller population than California
- Fewer overall ticket sales
- Simple odds of 1 in 292.2 million
- Tickets sold across country in 45 states
- Luck was on California’s side this time
California has nearly 40 million residents compared to Florida’s population of around 22 million, giving the West Coast state far more players. Total Powerball sales leading up to the draw also tended to be lower in Florida than in California. Additionally, the odds of winning the jackpot remained an abysmal 1 in 292.2 million regardless of location. Tickets were sold in 45 participating states, districts, and territories for this Powerball run, so the winner could have come from almost anywhere. Ultimately, fortune favored a single California ticket this time around. But hopefully luck will be on Florida’s side for the next huge Powerball jackpot.
Biggest Powerball Jackpots Won in Florida
Despite not winning the most recent $1.2 billion prize, Florida players have claimed some massive Powerball jackpots in the past:
| Winning Draw Date | Winners | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2013 | 1 ticket | $590.5 million |
| January 13, 2016 | 3 tickets | $1.58 billion |
| August 24, 2017 | 1 ticket | $758.7 million |
The biggest Powerball prize ever won in Florida was a share of the world record $1.58 billion jackpot that was split by 3 winning tickets on January 13, 2016. One of those lucky Florida winners came forward to claim a one-third share worth over $528 million. More recently, a single Florida ticket won a $758.7 million Powerball jackpot in August 2017. And back in May 2013, one winning ticket purchased in Zephyrhills, Florida hit a $590.5 million prize. So the state has seen some truly massive jackpot victories.
Remaining Powerball Prizes in Florida
Although no one won the grand prize, players still have plenty of time left to claim the many lower and mid-tier Powerball prizes won in Florida during the recent $1.2 billion roll sequence:
- 180 days to claim prizes under $600
- 60 days to claim prizes between $600-$250,000
- 180 days to claim prizes over $250,000
Winners of the smallest Powerball prizes under $600 have 180 days from the date of the drawing to submit winning tickets. For medium sized wins from $600 up to $250,000, players have 60 days to make claims at Florida Lottery offices. And those lucky players that won over $250,000 have the maximum timeframe of 180 days from the draw date to cash in their tickets. Be sure to carefully check your Powerball tickets soon before these deadlines pass!
Potential Rollover for Next Powerball Drawing
With the jackpot now reset after the historic $1.2 billion prize was awarded, the Powerball is likely to roll over again at the next drawing if there is no winner:
- Next draw on Monday, October 31
- Estimated jackpot starting around $20 million
- Jackpot will grow with each drawing without a winner
- Another huge jackpot could be in the making
The next Powerball drawing will be held on Halloween night, October 31, 2022 with the jackpot resetting to an estimated $20 million. If no ticket matches all 6 numbers on Monday, the prize will once again begin to grow with each successive drawing that does not produce a jackpot winner. Powerball jackpots frequently top $200 million, $500 million, or even $1 billion when the rollover streaks last for months. So while Florida didn’t claim the most recent $1.2 billion jackpot, another shot at a huge prize could be right around the corner!
Key Takeaways
To summarize the key facts:
- The record $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot was won by a single ticket in California
- No players in Florida won the $1.2 billion grand prize
- But millions of Floridians did win smaller prizes
- 1 Florida ticket just missed out on a $1 million win
- Florida has claimed some massive Powerball jackpots in the past
- The jackpot will now reset and start rolling over again
- Florida Lottery players still have a chance at the next huge Powerball prize
While the states boasts some very large Powerball winners, Florida unfortunately did not sell the lucky ticket for the monumental $1.2 billion jackpot this time. But the next multimillion dollar prize could still be on the horizon for a fortunate Florida player!
Conclusion
In summary, while no single ticket sold in the state of Florida won the record-shattering $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot in the October 29, 2022 drawing, millions of players contributed to the excitement across the 41 consecutive drawings that built up the phenomenal prize. Despite missing out on the grand jackpot, numerous Floridians collected sizable consolation wins up to $2 million during this historic roll sequence. And with the prize now resetting with no winner on Saturday, Florida Lottery players will have another shot at a future multimillion dollar jackpot when the Powerball starts rolling over again. The next drawing is on Halloween night, October 31, 2022 with an estimated $20 million top prize to start. Although luck was not on Florida’s side for the most recent drawing, hopeful Lottery players can dream of winning the next massive Powerball jackpot. Persistence and patience may yet pay off down the line with a truly life-changing fortune. For now, Powerball fans will eagerly await the next opportunity at a record-breaking $1 billion+ prize.
