WASHINGTON — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $750 million for the drawing on Monday night, inching closer to a billion-dollar jackpot.

The prize carries a lump sum cash value of $338.6 million, which is the option most winners choose over the full prize as an annuity.

Players also have a chance to win $1 million, or $2 million with the Power Play option, if they match all five regular numbers but not the Powerball.

Winning Powerball Numbers for Monday, Aug. 25

Saturday's winning numbers were 16-19-34-37-64 and Powerball 22. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.

If a winner matches all five numbers and the Powerball, they have the option to take the full jackpot paid out over 30 years, or a smaller cash payout. Winners almost always take the cash option.

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