The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.1 billion after Saturday's drawing failed to produce a grand prize winner. This marks the sixth time in Powerball history that the top prize has exceeded the billion-dollar threshold, setting the stage for what could be one of the largest lottery payouts in U.S. history.

Saturday's winning numbers were 19, 30, 37, 44, 46 with a Powerball of 22 and a Power Play multiplier of 2X. While no ticket matched all six numbers, seven lucky players across the country came tantalizingly close, matching all five white balls to win $1 million each. These near-misses occurred in Florida (two tickets), Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Virginia, according to Powerball officials.

Additionally, three tickets sold with the Power Play option, which costs an extra dollar per play, doubled their winnings to $2 million each. These fortunate players were located in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

The next drawing is scheduled for Monday at 10:59 p.m. ET at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Should a single ticket match all six numbers, the winner would face a choice between two payment options: a lump sum of approximately $525.8 million before taxes or an annuity consisting of one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.

This jackpot has been growing since July 19, when a single ticket in California claimed a $1.08 billion prize. California has been particularly fortunate in recent years, with four of the five previous billion-dollar-plus Powerball jackpots being won in the Golden State. This includes the largest lottery prize in U.S. history – a staggering $2.04 billion won by a single ticket in November 2022.

Powerball tickets, priced at $2 each, are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As the excitement builds for Monday's drawing, lottery retailers across the nation are preparing for a surge in ticket sales.

While the prospect of winning such an enormous sum is enticing, it's important to remember that the odds of matching all six numbers are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. Regardless, millions of hopeful players will be eagerly watching the drawing, dreaming of what they might do with such a life-changing windfall.

For more information on the Powerball lottery and its rules, visit the official Powerball website. As always, please play responsibly.