The Powerball jackpot is looking less like a prize and more like a national budget. After 41 straight drawings without a grand prize winner, the jackpot has grown to the third-largest in history.
Saturday’s drawing now has an estimated value of $1.7 billion.
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Beat the odds — which, by the way, are 1 in 292 million — and you would walk away with a lump sum of about $770 million.
No one hit the big jackpot Wednesday night, but four people are two million dollars richer, and eleven others have a cool million headed their way.
The next drawing is Saturday night, so if you’ve got a couple of bucks and a dream, get yourself a ticket.
Historic Powerball jackpots
The jackpot is the third-largest in Powerball history, and is just $300 million away from the top spot. The largest jackpot in history sits at $2.04 billion.
Behind that, there’s the 2023 $1.765 billion jackpot. Both top jackpots were won in California.
Winner anonymity
If you beat the odds and get incredibly lucky, you could win the entire thing. But could you remain anonymous? Depends on where you live.
Eleven states allow Powerball winners to remain anonymous with no issues. However, other states give you some options.
Either way, if you win, the first thing you should know is not to tell anyone. Then, start planning an extravagant vacation, pay off some loans, buy a house or whatever else you want. You’re a millionaire!
