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September 18, 2023 Powerball Results: $1M Winner in Massachusetts, Jackpot Rolls On
The jackpot survived, but the draw still produced a major winner: a $1M Match 5 ticket in Massachusetts.
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The draw's strongest angle is the non-jackpot winner in Massachusetts who hit Match 5. That prize does not end the jackpot run, but it still creates a real tax-planning problem.
The winning numbers were 2, 21, 26, 40, 42 and Powerball 9, with Power Play 3x. The white balls totaled 131, with an odd/even split of 1/4 and a low/high split of 3/2.
While the jackpot remains elusive, it was still a life-changing night for a player in Massachusetts who hit Match 5 for $1M.
What made this draw different
- Top non-jackpot prize: $1M in Massachusetts
- White-ball sum 131, odd/even 1/4
- Low/high split 3/2
- Power Play: 3x
- Massachusetts tax estimate: $663.3K
Prize Payouts by Tier
| Tier | Prize | Winners | Power Play Prize | Power Play Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Powerball | Grand Prize | 0 | - | - |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $2,000,000 | 0 |
| Match 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 17 | $150,000 | 3 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 473 | $300 | 112 |
| Match 3 + Powerball | $100 | 1,171 | $300 | 334 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 29,581 | $21 | 8,163 |
| Match 2 + Powerball | $7 | 25,609 | $21 | 7,347 |
| Match 1 + Powerball | $4 | 191,638 | $12 | 54,967 |
| Powerball only | $4 | 456,148 | $12 | 129,974 |
Stat Corner
Stat corner: recent momentum is led by white balls 14, 50, 59. The deepest red-ball drought belongs to Powerball 19, missing for roughly 248 days.
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