(WJW) — For weeks the Powerball jackpot has continued to grow to historic levels.
The jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing has officially reached the $1 billion mark with an estimated cash value of $453.1 million.
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According to Powerball, it’s now the sixth Powerball jackpot to reach the billion-dollar mark in the game’s 33 year history.
“We’re bringing extra excitement to Labor Day Weekend with a Powerball jackpot that’s climbed to a billion dollars!” said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO. “For just $2, every ticket is a chance to win big, while also giving back to public programs and services that benefit communities wherever Powerball is played.”
The last time a player won the jackpot was May, 31, 2025.
Powerball tickets are $2 each.
Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
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The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
The largest Powerball jackpot was worth $2.04 billion and was won by a California player in 2022.
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