Those hoping to learn if they were the winner of $1.3 billion during Saturday's Powerball draw had to wait a little longer than usual. nger.
According to a statement on the Powerball website, incomplete pre-draw procedures put Saturday's drawing on hold.
"Powerball game rules require that every single ticket sold nationwide be checked and verified against two different computer systems before the winning numbers are drawn," reads the statement. "This is done to ensure that every ticket sold for the Powerball drawing has been accounted for and has an equal chance to win."
One jurisdiction participating in the lottery had not completed the pre-draw process in time for the 8 p.m. (Arizona time) draw.
The drawing was held at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The winning numbers were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69 and red Powerball 9.
