ATLANTA — The Powerball lottery game has broken a new world record with Saturday’s jackpot now at an astounding $1.6 billion.
Officials with Powerball announced the jackpot broke their previous record of $1.586 billion Friday afternoon.
If you win and take the cash option, the estimated cash value is $782.4 million.
If no one wins following Saturday’s drawing, that jackpot will go up to $1.9 billion, with an estimated cash value of $929.1 million.
You can watch the Powerball drawing LIVE on Channel 2 on Saturday night right before WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.
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Top 10 Powerball Jackpots:
1. $1.6 Billion (est.) – Nov. 5, 2022
2. $1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
3. $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI
4. $758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA
5. $731.1 Million – Jan. 20, 2021 – MD
6. $699.8 Million – Oct. 4, 2021 – CA
7. $687.8 Million – Oct. 27, 2018 – IA, NY
8. $632.6 Million – Jan. 5, 2022 – CA, WI
9. $590.5 Million – May 18, 2013 – FL
10. $587.5 Million – Nov. 28, 2012 – AZ, MO
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