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Wednesday's Powerball Jackpot? $653 Million

Lottery officials: Before taxes, the one-time cash payout is expected to be $350.5M.

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The Feb. 1 Powerball jackpot is expected to be $653 million.
The Feb. 1 Powerball jackpot is expected to be $653 million. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Powerball jackpot on Wednesday is expected to be more than $650 million.

There has not been a winner since early November — 31 consecutive drawings, leading the jackpot to grow to an estimated $653 million.

A single player in California purchased a $2.04 billion jackpot ticket, the highest ever.

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At $653 million, it would be the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot on record if anyone wins. The one-time cash payout, before taxes, was expected to be $350.5 million.

For more information and to play, visit the Rhode Island Lottery website.

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