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Powerball Jackpot Increases to $375 Million; Next Drawing June 7

Fun Fact: Since 1988, The Wisconsin Lottery has provided $3.87 billion in property tax relief and 7.14 billion in prize money.

Lottery players have a chance to win a Powerball jackpot of $375 million inWednesday night's drawing, which comes to an estimated $235.4 million cash payout. The $375 million Powerball jackpot is on target to be Powerball's 12th largest jackpot.

Wednesday's drawing will be the nineteenth roll in the current draw cycle that started on April 5. The last Powerball jackpot win was in Arizona on April 1.

Prizes, Property Tax Relief in Wisconsin

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Over 19 years, the Wisconsin Lottery has provided property tax relief to Wisconsin homeowners. Since the sale of the first lottery ticket in September 1988, the Lottery has generated more than $3.87 billion in property tax relief for Wisconsin homeowners, $766 million in commissions for Wisconsin businesses, and more than $7.14 billion in prizes for players.

The record $1.586 billion jackpot was hit on the 20th roll in January 2016.

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How to Play

Tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m. to be included in the Wednesday, June 7 drawing:

· Each ticket costs $2 per play

· Choose five different numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26

· Sign your ticket and check it as soon as possible to avoid missing out on any prize you may have won

While the jackpot gets the most attention, there are other prizes to be won inPowerball. Prizes range from $4 for matching just the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five numbers (but not the Powerball).

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