The Powerball jackpot for the next Halloween drawing reached an estimated $1 billion ($497.3 million in cash) after six numbers were matched Saturday night.

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 Saturday's winning numbers were: 40-19-57-31-46 Powerball: 23 

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According to lottery officials, this is only the second time in Powerball history that the advertising jackpot has reached $1 billion.

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If a player wins Monday's jackpot, it will be the second-highest jackpot in Powerball history.

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 Even if no one took home the grand prize, you should still check your ticket. All six tickets out of the five white balls drawn won the $1 million prize.

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 A ticket sold in Florida matches five white balls and includes a power play feature for an additional $1 per game, increasing the prize to $2 million. n $1 million

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In our area, four third prize winning tickets valued at $50,000 were purchased in New York.

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Prize-winning tickets were purchased at Kai Smart Family Store on 32nd Avenue in Flushing

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TM Gas & Food Corp. on Union Turnpike in Flushing, 249th Street Food Mart on Union Turnpike in Belrose and 7-Eleven in Pine Air. Drive to Bay Shore.

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