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Powerball ticket holder in New Jersey wins $847 million jackpot
A Powerball ticket bought in New Jersey won an estimated $847 million jackpot on Wednesday, ending a two-month run without a winner. The prize is the ninth largest in the game’s history and the 12th Powerball jackpot won in New Jersey.
The winning numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, 56 and Powerball 21. The unidentified winner can take the advertised $847 million over time or a one-off cash payment of $363.1 million; federal and New Jersey taxes will also apply. New Jersey winners may remain anonymous indefinitely, and the jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338.
In short
- A New Jersey ticket won the $847 million Powerball jackpot.
- The winner can choose a $363.1 million cash payment.
- The winner may remain anonymous under state law.