(WJW) -- For weeks, the Powerball jackpot has continued to grow to historic levels.

The jackpot for Saturday night's drawing officially reached the $1 billion mark with an estimated cash value of $453.1 million. Winning numbers drawn at 11 p.m. include: 3, 18, 22, 27, 33 with Powerball 17 and a 3x Power Play.

According to Powerball, it's now the sixth Powerball jackpot to reach the billion-dollar mark in the game's 33-year history.

“We’re bringing extra excitement to Labor Day Weekend with a Powerball jackpot that’s climbed to a billion dollars!” said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO. “For just $2, every ticket is a chance to win big, while also giving back to public programs and services that benefit communities wherever Powerball is played.”

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