Record-breaking Powerball jackpot soars to an excellent $1.7 billion following the absence of a winner in the recent Wednesday evening draw.
The Powerball jackpot has reached an astounding $1.7 billion, making it the third-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. This colossal sum has been growing since May 31, due to 41 consecutive rollovers, and if won, would be paid as an annuity of $1.4 billion over 29 years.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday night, as per the usual schedule. If you're feeling lucky, you can buy your ticket for just $2, regardless of your location, as long as you reside in one of the 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands that offer Powerball. Unfortunately, Powerball is not available in US territories outside of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, nor in Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, and Mississippi.
Powerball offers not only the jaw-dropping jackpot but also multiple smaller prizes, with odds that are better than the jackpot. The numbers for the latest drawing were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, and Powerball number 22, but alas, there was no winner.
The cash option for Wednesday's drawing would have been an estimated $634.3 million. However, luck was on the side of two players from Missouri and Texas on Saturday night, as they shared the $1.787 billion jackpot by matching the winning numbers 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and Powerball 17.
Powerball tickets cost $2, and with three drawings each week, your chances to win are always within reach. But remember, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
With the Powerball jackpot standing at a staggering $1.7 billion, Saturday's drawing promises to be an exciting night for lottery enthusiasts across the nation. Will you be the one to take home the record-breaking prize? Only time will tell.
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