"Record-Breaking Powerball Jackpot Reaches $675 Million"

The Powerball jackpot has reached $675 million, making it one of the top 10 largest jackpots in history. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, regardless of the prize amount. Winners cannot remain anonymous in Florida, but there are ways to protect your identity if you win. The unclaimed prize money is used for educational purposes, and prizes must be claimed within 180 days. The largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history was $2.04 billion, won by a single ticket in California.