US EditionSunblock, Charcoal ... and Powerball? Holiday Weekend Lottery Drawing Worth $1 Billion
This is the sixth time in 33 years the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, growing since May 31 due to no winning tickets sold, officials said.
- The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing has reached an estimated $1 billion across 45 states and territories.
- The jackpot has grown weekly since May 31, when a California player last claimed a major prize, fueling high ticket sales ahead of Labor Day weekend.
- Players like Angela Schwartz, who sells tickets in Detroit, express consistent hopes for luck despite the daunting odds of 1 in 292.2 million to win the jackpot.
- Winners can choose a lump sum payout estimated near $453 million before taxes or a 30-year annuity with increasing annual payments, according to Powerball rules.
- This drawing marks the sixth time Powerball’s jackpot hit $1 billion, highlighting sustained public interest and continued significant revenue for good causes nationwide.
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