The Powerball jackpot is a record $1.6 billion. Here’s what to know.
The Powerball jackpot rose from $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion Friday, breaking the record for the largest in lottery history.
After Wednesday’s drawing yielded no winner, the game’s jackpot climbed to $1.5 billion, approaching the world record of $1.586 billion set in 2016. Friday’s increase put it over the top. The cash value is now $782.4 million, according to Powerball.
Source: WP