Winning Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016: What would $60 Million Buy?

Wednesday's Powerball drawing had an estimated jackpot of $60 million. This Powerball jackpot is still a fraction compared to the record-setting $1.6 billion prize paid in January.

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in tonight's drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery and the estimated jackpot for Saturday's drawing is expected to grow to $70 million.

The numbers drawn Wednesday were 16, 23, 30, 44, 58 and the Powerball number was 4

There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced.

The lump-sum cash payout for Wednesday's Powerball drawing is estimated at $35.9 million.

In the third drawing since all 6 numbers were pulled, there were no winners selected with all 6 powerball numbers.

What are the odds of winning Powerball?

You have a better chance of hitting the jackpot if you let the computer pick your numbers. The Multi-State Lottery Association, which operates the Powerball game, says about 75 percent of winning tickets are selected when the numbers are chosen by a computer.

When are the Powerball Drawings?

Drawings are every Wednesday and Saturday. Powerball is played in California, 43 other states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

How do you play Powerball?

Players pick five numbers from one to 69 and a sixth, red Powerball number, one through 26. Many people choose a Quick Pick ticket for random numbers. There are different levels of payouts, but to win the jackpot, tickets must match all five numbers plus the Powerball.

How do I claim my Powerball prize?

When you claim your prize, you may collect the full value paid in 30 installments over 29 years or a one-time lump sum that is smaller than the actual total.

Winning tickets must be redeemed in the state where purchased regardless of where the winner lives.

What are the taxes on Lottery winnings?

The federal tax on lottery winnings is 25 percent.

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