$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot: What You Need to Know
TL;DR
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot, the fourth-largest in history, is up for grabs on Christmas Eve, with a 1 in over 292 million chance of winning. The jackpot has grown due to 46 consecutive draws without a winner, and players can choose between a lump sum or annuity if they win. The drawing is scheduled for December 24, and the odds of winning remain extremely slim.
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