Numbers drawn for $1.55 billion Powerball jackpot after a long stretch without a winner

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $1.55 billion Powerball jackpot that ranks as the world’s fourth-largest lottery prize. The winning numbers announced Monday night are: 16, 34, 46, 55, 67 and the Powerball 14. The top prize has grown so large because it has rolled over for 34 consecutive drawings. The last time someone won the top prize was on July 19. The scarcity of Powerball jackpot winners reflects the game’s long odds of 1 in 292.2 million. The $1.55 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, with annual checks over 30 years. Most jackpot winners opt for cash, which for Monday night’s drawing would be an estimated $679.8 million.