Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.7 Billion Ahead of Christmas

TL;DR
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.7 billion, making it the fourth-largest in history, with no winner yet. The jackpot has been growing for 46 drawings, and the next drawing is on Wednesday. While no one won the grand prize Monday, nine tickets won $1 million. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, and winners can choose between a lump sum or annuity payments.
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