Nation Powerball $1.9B jackpot drawing delayed over security protocols, lottery officials say November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Orlando Mayorquin, Mike Snider and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY Comments Off on Powerball $1.9B jackpot drawing delayed over security protocols, lottery officials say Monday's jackpot had climbed to $1.9 billion — the largest lottery prize ever — with a cash option of $929.1 million.