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December 6, 2023 Powerball Results: $1M Winner in California, Jackpot Rolls On
The jackpot survived, but the draw still produced a major winner: a $1M Match 5 ticket in California.
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The draw's strongest angle is the non-jackpot winner in California 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, 12, 37, 56, 65 and Powerball 21, with Power Play 3x. The white balls totaled 172, with an odd/even split of 2/3 and a low/high split of 2/3.
While the jackpot remains elusive, it was still a life-changing night for a player in California who hit Match 5 for $1M.
What made this draw different
- Top non-jackpot prize: $1M in California
- White-ball sum 172, odd/even 2/3
- Low/high split 2/3
- Power Play: 3x
- California tax estimate: $713.3K
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 | 6 | $150,000 | 4 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 287 | $300 | 68 |
| Match 3 + Powerball | $100 | 703 | $300 | 205 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 18,182 | $21 | 5,652 |
| Match 2 + Powerball | $7 | 15,636 | $21 | 4,987 |
| Match 1 + Powerball | $4 | 120,294 | $12 | 38,508 |
| Powerball only | $4 | 284,331 | $12 | 91,852 |
Stat Corner
Stat corner: recent momentum is led by white balls 50, 14, 48. The deepest red-ball drought belongs to Powerball 19, missing for roughly 245 days.
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