Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion, Among Top 5 Largest Ever

With no winners in the latest drawing, the Powerball jackpot has grown to $975 million, setting the stage for a potentially historic win.

The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $975 million after no ticket matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing, continuing a nearly three-month streak without a big winner.
The jackpot, now among the top 5 largest in the game's history, has a cash value of $452.3 million, with the next drawing scheduled for Saturday night.
If no one wins the upcoming drawing, the jackpot will exceed $1 billion, marking a significant milestone in lottery history.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million, making the likelihood of securing the grand prize extremely slim despite the growing excitement.
Massive lottery jackpots have become more common in recent years due to adjustments in game rules and ticket prices, aimed at increasing top prizes and sales.