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Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.7 billion after 42 drawings without a winner, marking the third-largest prize in U.S. history with odds of 1 in 292.2 million, officials said.

  • The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.7 billion after no winners in the previous drawing, according to Powerball.
  • Saturday's jackpot has a cash value of approximately $770.3 million, which is based on the annuity option of the jackpot.
  • If a single ticket wins, the buyer can choose either the annuity or the lump sum, which is subject to taxes, including a 24% withholding tax and state taxes depending on the jurisdiction.
  • The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, according to Powerball.
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Wral News broke the news in Raleigh, United States on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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