A Powerball ticket sold in Washington state won $1 million, narrowly missing out on the $409 million jackpot.

Lottery officials announced that the ticket in Wednesday's drawing matched five of the winning numbers, but not the Powerball. According to Washington's Lottery, the winning numbers were 4, 30, 39, 44 and 60, with a Powerball of 11. The Power Play multiplier was 2.

While no one secured the top prize, the jackpot for the next drawing on Saturday, October 19th has increased to an estimated $437 million, with a cash value of $210.3 million.

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In addition to the Washington ticket, two tickets sold in Illinois and one in California also matched five winning numbers, but not the Powerball, winning their holders $1 million each. Nearly 635,000 additional Powerball tickets sold in the United States won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, according to lottery officials.

The Powerball jackpot has remained unclaimed since August 19, when a player in California won the $44 million top prize.

To win the Powerball jackpot, a player must hit all five white balls plus the red Powerball. The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 292,201,338. Tickets can be purchased the day of the drawing, but sales times and prices vary by state. Drawings take place three times a week – Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:59 p.m. ET – and can be streamed online.

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Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game has become an integral part of American lottery culture, offering life-changing amounts of money to its winners.

As the jackpot continues to grow, tension rises among hopeful participants. The next draw on Saturday October 19th will undoubtedly see a surge in ticket purchases as punters across the country dream of winning the big prize.

For those who want to try their luck, it is important to remember that while the odds of winning are high, the thrill of the game and the opportunity to win even smaller prizes is what keeps millions coming back to win even more . Whether it's a $4 prize or a million dollar prize, each ticket promises a brighter future.

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