"Powerball Jackpot Soars to Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion"
TL;DR
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.3 billion, making it the eighth largest in US lottery history, after 40 consecutive drawings without a winner. The long odds of 1 in 292.2 million have contributed to the jackpot's growth, with the potential cash payout for the next drawing estimated at $608.9 million.
- Powerball prize climbs to $1.3B ahead of next drawing New York Post
- Powerball hits $1.3 billion. Most people still buy tickets in person, but more lottery apps emerge CNBC
- Powerball jackpot hops to $1.23 billion: When is next lottery drawing? USA TODAY
- Two winning $1.6 million Powerball tickets sold in Southern California KTLA Los Angeles
- The winning numbers for an estimated $1.09 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn CNN
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