Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.5 Billion Ahead of Saturday's Drawing

TL;DR
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.5 billion, making it the fifth largest in history, with a $686.5 million cash option, as no winner was declared in nearly 45 draws, and the next drawing is scheduled for Saturday night.
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- Saturday’s Powerball drawing could bring someone a $1.5 billion holiday windfall CNN
- Chippewa Twp. boasts another lottery winner. How much was won? Beaver County Times
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