Amid a historic run, the estimated Powerball jackpot has risen once again to a staggering $1.8 billion, making it the second largest in lottery history.
The projected pot was increased by roughly $100 million in an update on Friday, Sept. 5, less than 48 hours ahead of the next drawing on Saturday, Sept. 6.
But, what are odds you'll win the Powerball? It's more likely you'll be being hit by lightning. In other words – if you’re not lucky – you’d have to buy 292,201,338 Powerball tickets with all variations to win just once.
Here’s a list of what you’re more likely to encounter than winning the Powerball jackpot.
USA TODAY
Amid a historic run, the estimated Powerball jackpot has risen once again to a staggering $1.8 billion, making it the second largest in lottery history.
The projected pot was increased by roughly $100 million in an update on Friday, Sept. 5, less than 48 hours ahead of the next drawing on Saturday, Sept. 6.
But, what are odds you'll win the Powerball? It's more likely you'll be being hit by lightning. In other words – if you’re not lucky – you’d have to buy 292,201,338 Powerball tickets with all variations to win just once.
Here’s a list of what you’re more likely to encounter than winning the Powerball jackpot.
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