Powerball Jackpot Rises To $825 Million Unclaimed

The second-largest Powerball jackpot in history has increased to $825 million, according to lottery officials on Friday.

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The Powerball jackpot is the fifth-largest in U.S. history, but no one has hit all six numbers since August 3.

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The cash option for the drawing that will take place on Saturday, October 29 is currently worth $410.2 million.

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The jackpot was original $800 million, but strong ticket sales led to an increase a day before the drawing.

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The Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:59 p.m., and tickets can be purchased in Michigan until 9:45 p.m. that night.

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The Wolverine FLL lottery club was the last Michigan player to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot, claiming a $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021.

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While they were lucky winners, players should check their tickets right away because a winner worth $1 million sold in Warren last year went unclaimed.

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You can play Powerball in 45 different states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Five Powerball jackpots have already been won this year. Last August. Vermont player won $206.9 million.

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