Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $865 Million as Long Winless Drought Continues

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day. The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68, and red ball 23. Since the last winner on Jan. 1, there have been 36-straight drawings without a big winner. It’s tough to win the Powerball jackpot because the odds are so long, at 1 in 292.2 million. The top prize up for grabs Monday night was for an estimated $800 million. The $865 million prize on the line for the next drawing Wednesday night is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, with an initial payment and then 29 annual payments. Most winners choose a cash payout, which for Wednesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $416 million....