Powerball Jackpot Increases To $85 Million

The Powerball jackpot is closing in on $100 million as there was no winner of the $85 million jackpot for the drawing held on Saturday, Sept. 12.

That means the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 16 will be worth $94 million with a cash option of $75.1 million.

 

The Powerball Numbers (white) for Sept. 12: 16-17-20-53-67

The Red Powerball Power Number: 4

The Power Play Number: 2

 

Powerball winners for Sept. 12:

· Along with no grand prize winner, no one matched all five white numbers drawn to win $1 million. · In Michigan, six tickets sold won $200 in the drawing. That was the largest prize won in the state. · There were 492,055 tickets sold that won at least $4 in the drawing. In Michigan, 14,914 tickets sold won at least $4.  

Powerball is offered in 44 States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Players select five white numbers from (1 to 69) and one red ball (1 to 26). Tickets cost $2 each.

 

In other USA Lottery news:

· The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, Sept. 15 with an estimated jackpot of $119 million and a cash option of $94.6 million. · The next Lotto 47 drawing is Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7:29 p.m. with a jackpot of $19.05 million. Deadline is 7:08 p.m. that day. · Sunday’s Fantasy 5 jackpot is an estimated $219,000. The drawing is at 7:29 p.m. Deadline is 7:08 p.m.    

The last player from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot was Cristy Davis of Waterford who won $70 million playing Powerball in February. With her winnings, Davis said she planned to buy a new house and car.

 

And while she was a lucky winner, it’s smart for players to check their tickets immediately as a winner worth $1 million sold in Hartland last year went unclaimed. The ticket was purchased at the Speedway in Hartland, but the winner never came forward to claim the prize. The money instead went to the state’s School Aid Fund.

 

If you’d like to be the next player from Michigan to win a huge lottery prize, take a look at the tips from lottery expert Richard Lustig. The author of “Learn How To Increase Your Chances Of Winning The Lottery” has won more than $1 million in Florida by winning top jackpot prizes in smaller games.