What will you do when you win $6oo or 700 million in the Powerball?

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The Powerball drawing was delayed Monday and it's likely that the official results won't be known until later Tuesday, the Multi-State Lottery Association said. The record-breaking $1.9 billion Powerball drawing was delayed because a participating lottery had issues processing sales, officials said.

"Powerball requires all 48 participating lotteries to submit their sales and play data prior to the winning numbers being selected. Once Powerball receives the outstanding submission, the drawing can proceed," the lottery said in a statement to The Associated Press.

Nearly three hours after the scheduled 10:59 p.m. EST drawing, the association told the AP: "It's against our policy to name the lottery that is experiencing the delay."

The winning numbers and recorded video of the drawing will be posted to the Powerball website and YouTube channel. Players should hold onto their tickets, the statement said.

Hopefully no one won in this weird delayed lotto pick.

Has that happened before?

Decide on taking either the lump sum or installments
With the consultation of their attorney and accountant, one of the first decisions winners should make is whether to take the lump sum of lottery winnings or the broken-down annual payments.

Some financial experts say that spreading your winnings over a 29-year period results in a minor investment gain, according to Newsy.

However, others suggest taking the winnings in a lump sum may be the best option. "You don't really want to rely on [the state] sending you a check every year because it's like winning the lottery every year, so you go through the same emotions, you go through the same concerns over anonymity," lottery lawyer Kurt Panouses told Newsy.

Ortega says it's a matter of the winner making a fiscally responsible decision of trusting themselves with taking the lump sum or taking the longer route and getting paid in installments over time