"Powerball Jackpot Soars to Nearly $1 Billion as Big Winner Eludes Players Again"

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing, marking nearly three months without a big winner. The last jackpot was won on New Year's Day in Michigan. The odds for the latest drawing were 1 in 292.2 million, and the prize is for a sole winner who chooses an annuity paid over 30 years or a cash option of $471.7 million.