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Powerball Jackpot Soars To $500M: When To Play, Find a Retailer
The drawing for the biggest jackpot in nearly a year is Wednesday at 10:59 p.m.
At 10:59 p.m. tonight, someone’s life may change drastically.
That’s when the drawing for the biggest Powerball jackpot in nearly a year will happen. Find a local lottery retailer now.
The jackpot has soared $500 million due to a climb in lottery ticket sales in advance of the large drawing. The jackpot had been previously estimated at $450 million.
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The winning ticket will be the largest since a $564.1 million jackpot was won last February.
The cash option payout for Wednesday’s drawing is estimated at $306 million.
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There are 45 lotteries nationwide that participate in the Powerball drawing.
The Powerball drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Check for results at www.palottery.com
Powerball tickets can be purchased at any lottery vendor, including 7-Eleven, Giant, Wawa, and Acme.
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