Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $1.15B Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $1.15B Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $1.15B Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Dec. 27 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $1.15 billion (with a B) and a $516.1 million cash option. The winning numbers were 03-07-37-49-55 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 3X. If won at that level, the jackpot would be the largest Mega Millions prize ever won in December and the seventh largest in Mega Millions history, according to the Lottery officials. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday,…
‘Tis The Season for Big Wins: $36K Lottery Ticket Sold In Capital Region ‘Tis The Season for Big Wins: $36K Lottery Ticket Sold In Capital Region
‘Tis The Season for Big Wins: $36K Lottery Ticket Sold In Capital Region One lucky Albany County resident may have just had the merriest Christmas yet, thanks to an over $36,000 winning lottery ticket purchased at a Capital Region store.  The lucky winner bought a top-prize Take 5 ticket worth $36,167.50 for the evening drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at a store in the Albany County hamlet of Latham, New York Lottery officials announced.  Officials added that the ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shop at 1218 Troy-Schenectady Rd.  The winning numbers, drawn from a field of one through 39, turned this unsuspecting customer’s Christmas into a fest…
Oppenheimer Ave? Proposal To Rename NY Street After 'Father Of Atomic Bomb' Raises Eyebrows Oppenheimer Ave? Proposal To Rename NY Street After 'Father Of Atomic Bomb' Raises Eyebrows
Oppenheimer Ave? Proposal To Rename NY Street After 'Father Of Atomic Bomb' Raises Eyebrows A proposal to rename a New York street after the so-called father of the atomic bomb is raising eyebrows. Long Island’s Frank Flynn took to Facebook on Christmas Eve to announce he was starting a petition to rename Bay Shore’s South Saxon Avenue to Oppenheimer Avenue – after theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. “Why? I’m glad you asked,” the Bay Shore native wrote on the “Original Islip This & That” Facebook group Tuesday, Dec. 24. “Well it turns out that world-renowned scientist and father of the A-bomb, Robert Oppenheimer, lived in a vacation house on Saxon Avenue! So why not…
NY Eatery With Menu Crafted For Sharing Ranks No. 1 Nationwide In New Restaurant List NY Eatery With Menu Crafted For Sharing Ranks No. 1 Nationwide In New Restaurant List
NY Eatery With Menu Crafted For Sharing Ranks No. 1 Nationwide In New Restaurant List The East Coast is well-represented on Yelp's just-released rankings of the best new restaurants in 2024. "For this list, the data team analyzed business rating and review volume for restaurants opened in the last 18 months," Yelp said. NY Well-Represented Leading the pack is Mēdüzā Mediterrania, located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.  This top-ranked eatery specializes in “Mezze” dishes, which are typically served as appetizers or light meals in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines.  The menu is crafted for sharing and features a delightful variety of f…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 24 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $1B Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 24 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $1B Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 24 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $1B Jackpot It may be a merry Christmas for lucky Lottery players looking for a $1 billion jackpot under the tree. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 24 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $1 billion with a $448.8 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 11-14-38-45-46 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27.  MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chan…
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Region: Here's When 'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Region: Here's When
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Region: Here's When A Westchester holiday favorite is offering a magical-themed night featuring witches and songs from the hit musical "Wicked" just before New Year’s Eve.  Families looking for a festive way to celebrate the holidays can visit Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where a "Wicked Night" will take center stage on Monday, Dec. 30.  The special event will bring the beloved witches Elphaba and Glinda to life along the route, accompanied by hit songs from the iconic movie, which was adapted from the 2003 musical and was…
$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America $944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America
$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America Some Lottery players are hopeful that Santa leaves a $944 million present under the Christmas tree this year. The Mega Millions jackpot is wrapping up the holiday season with a jaw-dropping prize estimated at $944 million - with a $429.4 million cash option - for the drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 24, making it the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history, just in time to pay off some holiday bills. No ticket hit the jackpot in Friday night’s drawing, and now, the odds-defying prize could make someone’s holiday dreams come true.  Two of the top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever hi…
New Restaurant In Region Offers Laid-Back Elegance With Unique Menu New Restaurant In Region Offers Laid-Back Elegance With Unique Menu
New Restaurant In Region Offers Laid-Back Elegance With Unique Menu A newly opened restaurant in Sparkill is already making waves with its blend of relaxed ambiance and elevated American cuisine. Rockland County's culinary scene just got a little brighter with the opening of The Stags Leap, a new restaurant on Main Street in Sparkill that promises a laid-back yet elegant dining experience. The restaurant is the brainchild of seasoned restaurateurs Oliver Cullen and Chef Padraig Connolly, both originally from Ireland. The duo brings years of experience working and owning restaurants in Rockland County and New York City. Sparkill’s vibrant food culture drew …
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $92 million with a $42.1 million cash option after there was no winner in the past week. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 with a $103 million jackpot at stake. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 01-12-17-21-58 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching al…
Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season
Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season "Survivor," the long-running CBS reality competition series, is now casting for its 49th season, set to film in spring 2025.  Contestants will compete for the title of Sole Survivor and a $1 million prize. Since its debut, "Survivor" has challenged contestants to navigate alliances, endure physical and mental trials, and develop strategies to outlast their competitors. Participants are divided into tribes and placed in remote locations where they must adapt to their surroundings and build relationships to advance in the game. Here's what to know: Filming dates: Mid-April to mid-May …
NY Resident Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment NY Resident Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment
NY Resident Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment Blake Lively is suing "It Ends with Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress," according to multiple reports. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, follows months of reports about behind-the-scenes tension during the production of the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which was spotted filming in Hoboken, NJ. Lively, age 37, claims the 40-year-old Baldoni created an inappropriate work environment, including discussing cast members' genitalia, past sexual behavior, and making comments about her weight and late father,…
Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Dec. 20 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $862 million with a $392.1 million cash option. The winning numbers were 02-20-51-56-67 with a Mega Ball of 19 and a Megaplier of 2X. If won at that level, the jackpot would be the largest Mega Millions prize ever won in December and the seventh largest in Mega Millions history, according to the Lottery officials MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23. L…
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When A shocking crime that has captivated the nation is the focus of a new TV special. ABC News Studios primetime one-hour program, "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20" premieres Thursday, Dec. 19, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST on ABC, with streaming available the following day on Hulu. The program examines the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Manhattan, a story that sparked national attention and a surprising social media movement hailing suspect Luigi Mangione as a folk hero for some. Featuring a detailed breakdown…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $71M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $71M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $71M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Dec. 18 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $71 million with a $33 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 06-15-18-33-49 with a Powerball of 07 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 millio…
Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings
Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings A charming coastal location has been crowned the best small town to visit in the United States, earning the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released rankings. The annual list highlights destinations that capture the essence of small-town America with their scenic beauty, cultural offerings, and laid-back atmosphere. T his year, Bar Harbor, Maine, claimed the No. 1 position, praised for its idyllic setting, stunning coastal views, and gateway to Acadia National Park. Nestled along Maine’s rugged coastline, Bar Harbor attracts visitors year-round with its fresh seafood, bout…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 17 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $760M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 17 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $760 million with a $352.1 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 56-66-67-68-69 with a Mega Ball of 18 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.  MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $58M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $58M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $58M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 16 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $58 million with a $27.1 million cash option after a player in New York recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 09-30-33-57-61 with a Powerball of  17 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matchi…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 23 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $108M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 23 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $108M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 23 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $108M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 23 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $108 million with a $49.3 million cash option after a player in New York recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool last week.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25 with a jackpot estimated at 117 million. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 22-42-44-57-64 with a Powerball of 18 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance …
Popular Brewing Company/Restaurant In Region To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Brewing Company/Restaurant In Region To Begin Food Truck Catering
Popular Brewing Company/Restaurant In Region To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Hudson Valley brewery and restaurant owners Daniel Crocco and Jamie Bishop are taking on a third business, a food truck for catering special events. The duo, the Mill House Brewing Company owners in Poughkeepsie and the soon-to-open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, Highland, said they dreamed of owning a food truck. So when word got out that the owners of Embers Wood-Fired Oven food truck were selling, they jumped on the chance to take on the new venture. “I’ve always dreamed of owning and operating a food truck, so Embers by Mill House marks a fascinating new chapter for …
Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Region's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Region's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release
Film Based On Rehabilitation Program At Region's Sing Sing Prison Gets Re-Release A movie based on events at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley that may be a major Oscars contender is set to be re-released in theaters, according to reports.  "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17, Variety reported.  The film, originally released by A24 on Friday, July 12, follows an inmate named Divine G (played by Colman Domingo) who joins a theatre group with fellow prisoners after being imprisoned at …
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $45M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $45M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $45M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $45 million with a $21 million cash option after there was no winner in the past week. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 12-17-23-52-67 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 2X. Powerball39 Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus t…
Winning Numbers For Friday, Dec. 13 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $695M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Dec. 13 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $695M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Dec. 13 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $695M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Dec. 13 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $695 million with a $322 million cash option. The winning numbers were 36-43-52-58-65 with a Mega Ball of 16 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range…
NY Dad's Epic 'Christmas Vacation' Light Display Would Make Clark Griswold Proud NY Dad's Epic 'Christmas Vacation' Light Display Would Make Clark Griswold Proud
NY Dad's Epic 'Christmas Vacation' Light Display Would Make Clark Griswold Proud In a quiet Long Island neighborhood, one house stands out this holiday season – not just for its 25,000 twinkling lights, but for the sheer joy and nostalgia it radiates. Crowds are flocking to Jason Orsini’s Smithtown residence each evening to take in his jaw-dropping light display: a painstaking recreation of the beloved holiday classic, "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The Griswold family station wagon donning their Christmas tree. Cousin Eddie’s RV. Aunt Bethany’s lime Jell-o mold. It’s all there. “I didn’t expect [the response] to be this big,” the 45-year-old Orsini, a marrie…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $30 million with a $14.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 with a $45 million jackpot. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 13-44-50-52-54 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Pri…
Stunning $3.3M Cottage Relisted in Region Offers Luxurious Retreat Stunning $3.3M Cottage Relisted in Region Offers Luxurious Retreat
Stunning $3.3M Cottage Relisted in Region Offers Luxurious Retreat Nestled on 130 acres in the heart of Columbia County in Claverack, the Normandy-style estate, designed and renovated by a popular local artist, boasts architectural elegance and sweeping woodland views. It is now on the market for $3.3 million. Agent Chris Getman with Houlihan Lawrence said the recently relisted estate at 35 Harlemville offers a seamless blend of European sophistication and the ambiance of the upper Hudson Valley. The estate features a great room with expansive glass walls that provide uninterrupted views of the surrounding woodlands and a private swimming pond.  Each…
Gotham Meets Hudson Valley: 'The Penguin' Filmed In Region Earns Golden Globe Nods Gotham Meets Hudson Valley: 'The Penguin' Filmed In Region Earns Golden Globe Nods
Gotham Meets Hudson Valley: 'The Penguin' Filmed In Region Earns Golden Globe Nods Westchester has another claim to Hollywood-related fame: several scenes for HBO's "The Penguin," which is now nominated for several Golden Globes, were filmed within the county.  The miniseries, a spinoff of the 2022 film "The Batman," was revealed to have been nominated for three Golden Globes on Monday, Dec. 9.  Several scenes for the show, which centers on iconic Batman villain The Penguin (otherwise known as Oswald "Oz" Cobb), were filmed within the city of Yonkers, parts of which were turned into "Gotham City," according to Mayor Mike Spano.  Some of these filming locat…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 10 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $619M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 10 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $619M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Dec. 10 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $619M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Dec. 10 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $619 million with a $293.6 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 12-14-26-48-52 with a Mega Ball of 21 and a Megaplier of 5X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.  MegaMillions Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to…
NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (LOOK INSIDE) NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (LOOK INSIDE)
NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (Look Inside) "Anora," the acclaimed film from New Jersey native Sean Baker is cleaning up at various awards as the Oscar race heats up. The movie is about a Brooklyn stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. "Anora" won the prestigious Palme d'or at the Cannes Film Festival in the spring, and was named one of the 10 Best Films of the Year by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Vulture all predict "Anora" will receive Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actre…
Murder Charges Rock Mangione Dynasty: Inside Accused CEO Killer's Elite Bloodline Murder Charges Rock Mangione Dynasty: Inside Accused CEO Killer's Elite Bloodline
Murder Charges Rock Mangione Dynasty: Inside Accused CEO Killer's Elite Bloodline Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hails from one of Maryland’s most prominent and influential families, known for their vast business holdings and political connections. ALSO SEE: Ivy-Educated Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Mangione, a Towson native, graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore.  His grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, was a powerful real estate developer and co-founder of Lorien Health Services, a company operating nearly a dozen assisted-li…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 9 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $20 million with a $9.7 million cash option after a player in New York recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 35-37-40-45-61 with a Powerball of 24 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five b…