Politics & Government
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $900 Million
New Hampshire Lottery: Cash option payout expected to be $558 million; if no winner, Powerball could reach $1.3 billion on Wednesday.
CONCORD, NH - The nation’s largest Powerball jackpot in history has just gotten bigger: New Hampshire Lottery officials have confirmed that today’s jackpot has grown to $900 million.
The Powerball jackpot has been increasing since Nov. 4, 2015. The one-time cash payout is projected to increase to $558 million. (Estimated jackpot amounts are before taxes).
If there is no Grand Prize winner for tonight’s Powerball drawing, the estimated jackpot for next Wednesday, January 13, 2016, will be $1.3 billion.
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Powerball tickets are on sale at more than 1,250 retailers in New Hampshire until 9:50 p.m. Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. Drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 p.m.
To find a location, click on the Where to Play link on the New Hampshire Lottery website.
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