Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion for draw

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 12 Aug 18:35

The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $1 billion after Monday’s drawing produced no winner, with the next drawing set for Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times • 12 Aug 16:20

The Wednesday Powerball drawing will feature a $1 billion jackpot, the eighth-largest in the game’s history, with tickets costing $2 and odds of 1 in 292.2 million.

CNN • 12 Aug 06:00

The Powerball prize climbed to about $1 billion after Monday's drawing produced no winner, setting up a potential record-size payout in the upcoming Wednesday draw.

Yahoo • 11 Aug 05:42

No ticket matched Monday's $905 million Powerball draw, pushing the estimated prize for Wednesday's drawing to at least $975 million, with a cash option of roughly $422 million.

ABC7 Los Angeles • 11 Aug 05:14

Monday's Powerball drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, pushing the prize to an estimated $975 million, with three tickets winning $2 million and $1 million each.

USA Today • 11 Aug 03:12

The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $905 million for the August 10 drawing, the eighth-largest in the game’s history, and the lottery opened to players in the United Kingdom.

Fox Business • 10 Aug 16:55

The Powerball prize pool reached an estimated $905 million, the eighth-largest in the game’s history, as the next drawing approaches on Monday.

ABC7 Los Angeles • 09 Aug 13:50

The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $905 million after no ticket matched all numbers in Saturday's drawing, with several $1-million prizes awarded.

CBS News • 08 Aug 13:55

The Powerball jackpot grew to $856 million, the highest total of the year and the eighth-largest in the game’s history, with the next drawing scheduled for Saturday night.

WLKY • 07 Aug 19:09

An $856 million Powerball prize will be contested Saturday, the eighth-largest in the game's history, with the most frequently drawn numbers identified as 61 for white balls and 4 for the red Powerball.

WGAL • 07 Aug 19:09

An $856 million Powerball prize will be contested Saturday, the eighth-largest in the game's history, with the most frequently drawn numbers identified as 61 for white balls and 4 for the red Powerball.

CNN • 06 Aug 20:37

The Powerball prize rose to an estimated $856 million after Wednesday's drawing produced no jackpot winner, with the next drawing scheduled for Saturday.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 06 Aug 15:38

The Powerball prize pool has risen to an estimated $856 million, the eighth-largest in the game's history, as tickets sell ahead of the Saturday drawing.

WLWT • 06 Aug 09:59

An Ohio ticket matched five numbers to win $1 million in the Powerball drawing, while the $786 million jackpot went unclaimed and is set to increase for the next draw.

Forbes • 06 Aug 04:57

The Powerball prize reached $856 million following a draw with no winners, while the UK version offers a £444 million jackpot payable over 30 years.

Fox Business • 05 Aug 19:40

The Powerball prize has risen to $786 million, the ninth-largest in the game’s history, and financial specialists are urging any winner to protect their identity, seek professional tax help and consider payout options carefully.

Yahoo • 04 Aug 01:01

The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $748 million with a cash option of $325.1 million for the draw on Aug. 3, after three months without a winner.

USA Today • 03 Aug 21:20

Experts advise lottery winners to remain discreet, secure their ticket, and consult tax and financial professionals before deciding on a lump-sum or annuity payout.

Forbes • 02 Aug 14:17

The Powerball jackpot rose to $748 million after Saturday’s draw produced no jackpot winner, while six players each secured at least $1 million in smaller prizes.

ABC7 Los Angeles • 02 Aug 02:48

No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball draw, raising the jackpot to an estimated $748 million for Monday, while three tickets in California each won $809,204.