A buyer is handed Powerball tickets bought at Lichine’s Liquor & Deli in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Monday evening’s drawing is estimated to be a file $1.9 billion.

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A buyer is handed Powerball tickets bought at Lichine’s Liquor & Deli in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Monday evening’s drawing is estimated to be a file $1.9 billion.

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The drawing for Monday evening’s file $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot has been delayed, as extra time is required to hold out safety procedures, the California Lottery introduced.

“When the required security protocols are complete, the drawing will be performed under the supervision of lottery security officials and independent auditors,” the California Lottery mentioned.

Tonight’s Powerball® drawing has been delayed as a consequence of a collaborating lottery needing additional time to finish the required safety protocols. Powerball has strict safety necessities that have to be met by all 48 lotteries earlier than a drawing can happen. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/jQZJQIPJXr

— California Lottery (@calottery) November 8, 2022

The present Powerball jackpot began at $20 million on Aug. 6 and has grown over three winless months. Lottery officers estimated that the percentages of drawing the successful quantity at 1 in 292.2 million.

Lottery officers mentioned {that a} winner for the Monday drawing who opts for a lump sum cost would get an estimated $929.1 million, The Associated Press reported. A winner who chooses an annuity to be yearly paid over 29 years would get the complete $1.9 billion.

If no winner is introduced for the Monday drawing the jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would surpass $2 billion.

All 48 jurisdictions should meet the safety protocols earlier than a drawing occurs. Powerball is performed in 45 states in addition to Washington D.C, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.