Lottery Players Await $301 Million Powerball Drawing

BRAINTREE (CBS) – Could it be your lucky night?

The winning Powerball numbers will be drawn on Wednesday night, with the prize pool surpassing $300 million.

After taxes, the cash option on the prize would grant the winner around $191 million.

Tickets can be purchased for $2 up until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

The jackpot is the highest it's been since February, when winners in North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Texas split $564 million.

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