The draw for Saturday's $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is delayed.
Powerball released a statement on its website regarding the delay shortly after the usual draw time of 7:59 p.m.
"We have one participating lottery that needs additional time to complete required pre-draw procedures, which have been enacted to protect the security and integrity of the Powerball game," the statement read.
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. This is done to ensure that every ticket sold for the Powerball drawing has been accounted for and has an equal chance to win.
"Tonight, we have one jurisdiction that needs extra time to complete that pre-draw process," lottery officials said.
Powerball advised lottery players to hang on to their tickets for Saturday's draw.
"When the required pre-draw procedures are complete, the Powerball drawing will be performed under the supervision of lottery security officials and independent auditors," officials added.
No further information has been provided on when the draw will take place.
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