Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.5 Billion for Saturday Drawing
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.5 billion for Saturday's drawing, marking the fifth-largest in the game's history.
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.5 billion for Saturday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest in the game's history and the seventh-largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The jackpot increased after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing, which were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66, and the red Powerball 17.
Players have the option to choose between an annuitized prize of $1.5 billion, paid over 30 years, or a lump sum payment estimated at $686.5 million.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.