Wisconsin Lottery
NEWS RELEASE
 
 
 
   
For Immediate Release:
CONTACT:
Jessica S. Iverson (608) 267-4822
August 17, 2006  
Fax: (608) 264-6644

Powerball jackpot climbs to $40 million


 

         (Madison) — No one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot in Wednesday, August 16 Powerball drawing, pushing the new jackpot to $40 million.  Wisconsin had no $200,000 or $10,000 winning tickets.

 

         Last night’s winning numbers were 02, 13, 22, 48, and 50. The Powerball was 02 and the Power Play prize multiplier was 4.


 

No one matched all six Megabucks numbers to win the jackpot in the Wednesday, August 16 drawing, so the new jackpot for Saturday, August 19 is $11.5 million.  Last night’s winning Megabucks numbers were 06, 08, 14, 21, 44, and 49.