By Todd Northrop
There was no jackpot winner in the Saturday night drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery game, causing the grand prize to increase to an estimated $200 million for Wednesday's drawing.
Saturday was the 11th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner. The jackpot run started August 18 as a $40 million jackpot.
The estimated cash value for the new jackpot is $128.5 million. After-tax cash and annuity prize amounts are reported state-by-state on the Jackpot Analysis page at USA Mega, a web site devoted to the Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state lottery games.
Players should note that jackpot amounts are conservative estimates provided by the lotteries, and are often somewhat higher by the time the drawing occurs.
Although there were no jackpot winners Saturday, 5 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $1,000,000 prize: 1 from Illinois, 1 from Missouri, 1 from Nebraska, 1 from New York, and 1 from Texas. None of the second-prize winners purchased the Power Play option. If they had, their second-prize win would have automatically doubled to $2 million.
34 tickets matched four white numbers plus the Powerball and won $10,000. Of those tickets, 4 were purchased with the Power Play option, increasing the prize to $40,000.
The Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, September 22, were 2, 16, 18, 40, and 42, with Powerball number 33.
Following the Saturday drawing, the Powerball annuity jackpot estimate was raised $26 million from its previous amount of $174 million. The cash value was raised by $18.5 million, from its previous amount of $110 million.
The next Powerball drawing will take place Wednesday evening at 10:59 pm Eastern Time.
When a Powerball ticket is purchased with the Power Play option for an extra $1 per ticket, any non-jackpot prize is increased according to a fixed prize schedule, which can be found on the Powerball Drawing Detail page at USA Mega, as well as on the Powerball Prize Payouts page at Lottery Post.
Powerball is now played in 42 states, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 pm Eastern Time. Tickets cost $2 each.
The Powerball winning numbers are published at USA Mega (www.usamega.com) minutes after the drawing takes place.
I think the PB will be won in the next 2 draws
might b 3 drawings b4 its hit
and ............ here ............................ we .......................... go
a very lovely $96,375,000 wire transfer ..............
and no, I would NOT be trolling the net for heavyweights .............
LOL. Imagine if we could only communicate with emotions, and no actual logic or reason???
my girlfriend laughed at me when i bought a ticket while we will on vacation in florida, if i won i would laugh back in her face and tell her to get out!!!
Im hoping that you win, so you can do just that!
Oh wait... maybe thats what women are for????
thanks ronnie316, it was two bucks, who cares, a supportive girl wouldnt have laughed.. i will just spend it on my immeditate family and eventually find a more supportive woman!!!
Excellent idea. I smart woman says..... "yeah baby, bring home the money to honey" lol. lol. lol.
Better hope she doesn't read this and knows it's you 'cause she'll know if you ever amount to anything, she won't be a part of your future.
You forgot to finish your sentence. Here let me help you.... "I think PB will be won in the next 2 draws (by LP member Petergrfn)
Just kidding! Good Luck to everyone.......
I knew you were just kidding when you didn't end that sentence with my name
She doesn't know about this website or my username..i have already amounted to someone.. a powerball win would be icing on the wedding cake... just not hers :-)
If you win before the wedding,you may want to consider a prenuptial.
Noted..but we haven't been dating long and i don't hear wedding bells.. yes a prenup is a must
I'm thinking it will roll at least one more drawing. But the bubble could burst Wednesday.
Why, myturn08, do you maintain a 'love relationship' with a person you don't currently love [she would probably have to think counter to your thought in MORE issues than gambling for a once strong connection to diminish]? Do you have low self respect or poor social skills?
Smart move myturn, girls like that come and go like the Jack Whittaker's of this world.
His social skills are fine. I'm just wondering how smart she is if they haven't been dating long and she's going on a Florida vacations with him. We just had a women north of here in the news who did that and didn't return. Luckily she had family who cared about her more than her boyfriend or her body would have never been found.
That is bit odd, considering she practically just met this fellow. A little risky given the world we live in today.
i agree with you, every man wants a supportive woman!!!
you must be a WOMAN!! i said girlfriend not fiance!!! this has nothing to do with me, everyone wants a supportive significant other no matter the situation, plain and simple. my social skills are great, i have over 1000 friends on myspace (completely sarcastic!!!)
who said they found her body!!!! :-)
inbox me if u have anything comical or significant to say,, lets get back to the focus of the next powerball draw!!!!!!
Wow, it's time to dream again!!!
oh yes i agree!!!!
Well it looks like this one is coming home to mcminnville, oregon. I put my $6 down and I want to win this big one. So good luck to me!-weshar75
Best of luck weshar75!
All self picks?
fyi, if you dont want your personal life talked about.... dont throw it out there.........
Well I will have to commend him for saying he already amounts to someone......too many people seem to be putting their life and goals on hold hoping for a lottery win (I will do X when I win, etc). If it costs nothing but your time and effort, do it now.
He obviously hasn't amounted to what he's hoping to if he's only with the woman he's vacationing with until he's doing better. Maybe she's buying lottery tickets and thinking the same things, it's happened before.
I think a lot of people "trade up" when given the opportunity. I see many people with a Ms./Mr. Right Now vs Ms/Mr. Right.
It must be an honor to be used as a stepping stone, for someone elses long term trade up plans.
Two QP's is what I got. Good luck to me! I am hoping for a big score!-weshar75
I'll buy a $3 ticket tomorrow since I am a broke college student. If I wasn't I'd buy many more, but this will have to suffice!
Good luck weshar75!
Good luck Marconis!
Almost all my winners have been on a random purchased single ticket w/pp. GL
Being poor and playing the lottery isn't unique. Besides, nobody cares about your finances.
Someone told me that CA will finally join PB in this fiscal year. Is that true?
It doesn't really matter, Californians will always win the most PB jackpots, regardless of where they buy their tickets.
I care Marconis, may I recommend you put the bulk of your liquid assets into a diversified portfolio, which emphasizes growth, stability and
instant riches. (Lottery tickets and scratchers).
Haha, certainly.
Ouch!! That stung!
I am hoping for a nice return on my $3 ticket!
mcginnin, you have the most witty responses! How's it going bro?
Its always nice to get FREE financial counselling, especially when your BROKE. lol. lol.
For an extra dollar you could have DOUBLED your chances of hitting the jackpot.
Am I the only who fantasies about what they would do if they win, or are the test of you more realastic than me?
My money .............
My play .................
Good point, well just keep your fingers crossed that you win a prize that can be mutiplied.
No you're not the only one Brce, I fantasize about winning, retiring, and playing golf and tennis for the rest of my life. Travel around the world is also in my dreams. I want a nice house that I could afford to maintain too. I also dream of having financial security and living off the interest (and working part-time if I want to).
Oh yeah, and pretty girls!
After months of reading the lottery news and comments on Lottery Post, I'm finally a member and can't wait to join the conversations.
Hopefully, my new membership will bring me some extra luck in winning this week's $200 million jackpot, especially now that NJ winners can remain anonymous for a year!!!
Welcome megan81,
if there is any luck that's always red hot its "beginners luck"
don't forget to post the winning ticket after your big win........
(your always anonymous here)
Was actually meant to be sound financial advice for our fellow LP'er.
Hopefully he will followup on this, and have great news to report in the very near future!
Things are going along just delightfully golfer, thank you for asking. Hoping your dreams are being realized as we speak.
check out the guys to the rights face. whats up she just fart?
I think maybe his advances were declined. Just a case of sour grapes, that's all.
I don't know but I been told
A big legged woman ain't got no soul
- Led Zeppelin
Thanks, Ronnie316!
I have a feeling that you're right. I'll post a pic of the winning ticket when I win.
Good luck megan, now after lurking for so many months, you can finally "come out".
Awesome..... we look forward to seeing it.
Big mcginnin56, your a heavy hitter round these parts and I noticed you saddled up the 10 horse for the bonus number money. Best of luck on riding that one home as the big winner.
Thank you Ronnie316. My horse is saddled up and ready for a good showing!
Is that grey haired guy a former President of the United States?If it is,we know what's on his mind!
i have these poky & Gumby
Do yourself a favor, and paint a little number "10" on both sides of the little horse.
Y = is that a good Luck number?
That's Gumby's and Pokey's favorite lucky number!!!
Thanks, mcginnin56! I feel like a gitty teeny-bopper replying to your post---in my eyes, you're like a celebrity on here ;)
Aww shucks...now your making me blush megan!
I'm just a regular guy, trying to guide my fellow members to a happy place.
Thank you for the compliment, and it's so nice to finally have a gitty teeny-bopper on board!
Hi Megan, welcome to LP!
What exit?
Yes, mcginnin is a star here!!!
He's my brother!
I feel you Ridge but a big leg girl is my sweet weakness!
Very good Cletus!
Savage, you are too funny!
As long as it's me I'm happy.
I'm still buying a QP tomorrow.
But we are all super
's and celebrities here golfer! 
Didn't I see you in the Enquirer last week?
Is today the day ????????
Powerball is fun !
Or perhaps .......................
double Thunder Metallic!
Coupé for everday and a GTC for special occasions ........... ( I sat in the GTC, a work of art. and the folks at Bentley Pittsburgh are friendly!)
he ain't heavy...... he's my brother....
Today IS the day dpoly1
Nope you aren't the only one lol
I like your taste poly! How much does this machine cost?
All you need is a lottery ticket and a dream.
Good luck everybody.
I bought two quick pick today.
If I do not win I will think I had a hamburger and french fries.!!
No regrets for a try.
Got my tickets! And I'm wearing my lucky George Strait t-shirt.
Got mine too.........
Picked up my tickets yesterday, grabbed one more EP today for an extra portion of Irish Luck.
iowa won again. same couple states winning multiple times per year is very annoying.
Okay, people the hype for that is over. I better move to Honey Boo Boo's town because that is where the next big JP is going to be won!
As a California player, I am very jealous of those frequent high jackpots from Powerball.
Wow...I always have a play in for every drawing, but never felt compelled to buy any more plays. I did not win but feel good that I did not get caught up in jackpot amount hype. I actually lived by my mantra thatother jackpot amount only matters AFTER you find you have the winning ticket! I can adjust my dream accordingly...I have $25 million dreams as well as a few nine figure million dollar dreams, but I don't allow my optimism to ride the jackpot amount roller coaster.
Funny how I aM I has won last two big PB jackpots...I predict next winners will be IlL aNd WiDe!
If you don't get it........
did iowa really win? the new york website says check back soon.
maybe the information superhighway doesn't work too well for newyork. or maybe they are hoping people are still buying tickets!
besides, i couldn't get myself to splurge for that extra dollar to buy a ticket. i will have to settle for a measly $21 million in MM.
As a Florida player, I am very jealous of Mega Millions $1 ticket price. Remember the $656 Mega Millions Jackpot. Occasional I take a rode trip to Georgia and play advance play. A Dollar and A Dream!
Great Iowa has won it multiple huge jackpots this year no to mention a big Mega millions too. I thnk since California win the Mega every month and small states like Iowa win the power all its frustrating.
Probably the winner is a recent transplant from California.
I'm so upset...
Cheer up golfer. Remember, thanks to your steady contributions, you've made some very happy millionaires!
Now wipe away those tears, and get back to work.
Dateline: The future
LP post: How come it's always someone from planet Zigblitt 227 that wins the intergalactic jackpots?
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Carl8080,
It's a little hard to believe someone from NY would complain about a winner's location outside of NY.
Perhaps it was a CA resident VISITING Iowa???
Or maybe a New York resident who was passing through Iowa, where they bought their ticket, to re-locate to California.
Either way, I cant wait to hear the person interest story of the CA/NY resident who bought a ticket in Iowa.
I contributed $2 to the jackpot winner. The lottery did not choose my combination to win the jackpot.lol
It takes money to chase those big jackpots. Oh, I'm sorry it only cost $2 to play.