Some states have been luckier than others when it comes to Powerball jackpots.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. Here is a look at which states historically have had the most winners.Why It Matters
The surging jackpot is now the third largest in history, with an annuity of $1.7 billion or a cash value of $770.3 million. The drawing is completely random, meaning anyone in an eligible state could win, but some areas of the U.S. have seen better luck than others in past jackpots.What To Know
Here is a look at the states with residents who have won the highest number of jackpots.
Indiana tops the list with 39 jackpots since the lottery began, according to Powerball Net, an independent group that compiles data and results from the lottery across the globe. Missouri and Minnesota follow at 31 and 22 jackpots each.
The Upper Midwest and Great Lake States continued their streak of luck, with Pennsylvania having 20 jackpots, while Wisconsin and Kentucky have 19.
