Summary
The Powerball lottery jackpot has reached $1.7 billion after 46 drawings without a winner. The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday and could be one of the largest prizes in U.S. lottery history.
Key Facts
- The Powerball jackpot is now $1.7 billion.
- There have been 46 consecutive drawings without a winner since September 6.
- The next drawing is scheduled for Christmas Eve (Wednesday).
- This jackpot is expected to be the 4th-largest in U.S. lottery history.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
- Winners usually choose a cash option, which for this jackpot is about $735.3 million.
- Powerball tickets cost $2 each.
- The game is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
