Powerball Jackpot is Now Over Half-Billion: Will a CT Lottery Player Win Tonight? It’s Possible!

October 19, 2022 – Will a CT Lottery Powerball player correctly match all six numbers and claim the half-billion-dollar jackpot tonight? It’s possible!

Since the beginning of this year, Connecticut players have won: a $185.3 million jackpot ($123,943,000 cash value) for the February 14 Powerball drawing (Cheshire); a $1,000,000 Powerball prize on January 3 (Danbury), plus five $2,000,000 Powerball prizes with the Power Play® option on January 19 (Milford), May 9 (Oakville), May 25 (Guilford), July 16 (Prospect) and August 24 (Bristol).

The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, drawing is currently an estimated $508 million with a cash value of $256.3 million.

Powerball costs $2 per wager. The Power Play feature costs an additional $1 per wager — it can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, or 5 times. On drawing nights (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday), wagering closes at 10:00 PM and reopens at 11:15 PM.

Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump sum payment. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.

In fiscal year 2025, CLC awarded more than $1.3 billion in prizes, paid $81.9 million in commissions and incentives to its network of more than 2,800 retail partners, and contributed approximately $362 million to the state’s General Fund. Through the General Fund, CT lottery dollars support services and programs that benefit Connecticut residents and communities, including education, public health, public safety, and libraries.

Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion for the State of Connecticut.

Lottery purchases are limited to adults age 18 or older. Players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers.Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.