"Record-breaking Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.73B with No Winners"

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.73 billion after no tickets matched all six numbers in Monday night's drawing. This is the second-largest prize in Powerball history, with a one-time cash payout option of $756.6 million. The jackpot has been up for grabs in 35 consecutive drawings since July, marking the first time in the game's history that a billion-dollar grand prize will be won back-to-back. Five winners did claim significant cash prizes by matching some of the numbers. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.