Nearly three hours after the scheduled 10:59 p.m. Once Powerball receives the outstanding submission, the drawing can proceed,” the Multi-State Lottery Association said in a statement. “Powerball requires all 48 participating lotteries to submit their sales and play data prior to the winning numbers being selected. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The record-breaking $1.9 billion Powerball drawing was delayed because a participating lottery had issues processing sales and it’s likely that the results won’t be known until later Tuesday, officials said.