Powerball Jackpot Rises To $700 Million
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BRAINTREE (CBS) – The Powerball jackpot is reaching record territory ahead of Wednesday night's drawing.
The jackpot is now up to $700 million, lottery officials say. That's the highest it's been since the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot from January 2016.
Wednesday's #Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $700 million. RT if you're ready for the draw! pic.twitter.com/A48RLNM7W6
— Powerball USA (@PowerballUSA) August 22, 2017
A $700 million prize would be the second-largest ever in North America.
The cash option would net the winner $443.3 million.
Tickets can be bought up until 9:50 p.m. Wednesday night for $2 each.
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