The Powerball jackpot climbing to $1.2 billion ahead of Wednesday drawing

Powerball jackpot reaches record high of $1.2 billion

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Drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million

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Tickets cost $2 each, and players can add Power Play for an extra $1

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Power Play multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10

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Players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball to win the jackpot

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If there is no jackpot winner, the prize will roll over to the next drawing

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The Powerball jackpot is the largest lottery prize in the United States

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Powerball tickets can be purchased in 45 states, Washington, D.C. Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Wednesday drawing is expected to be one of the most watched lottery drawings in history

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Powerball players are dreaming of winning the life-changing jackpot

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