Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 09-17-29-61-66, Powerball: 26
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article presents the Powerball winning numbers. However, the date of the drawing is incorrect, indicating a significant factual error. The article itself appears to be unbiased, simply reporting the numbers.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 09-17-29-61-66, Powerball: 26
- Verification Source #5: Source 5 provides winning numbers for a Powerball drawing on Saturday, December 9, 2023: 5, 25, 26, 40, 60, 1. Power Play 2x. These numbers do not match the numbers provided in the article.
- Verification Source #1: Source 1 indicates it can provide Powerball draw results, but the date in the article is ambiguous. It does not directly confirm or deny the numbers.
- Verification Source #2: Source 2 confirms Powerball drawings occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
- Verification Source #3: Source 3 confirms Powerball drawings occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
- Verification Source #4: Source 4 mentions a drawing date of Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025, but does not provide the winning numbers. This source also states that every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information.
- Assessment: Contradicted. The numbers provided do not match the winning numbers for the date implied by the article title or the example date provided by source 4. The date is also ambiguous, making verification difficult.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 5: Winning Numbers. Sat, Dec 9, 2023. 5. 25. 26. 40. 60. 1.
- Source 4: Drawing Date Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025