Labor Day could bring more than a long holiday weekend. Someone could end up a millionaire, at least if they win Powerball’s jackpot, which has climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion annuity ($498.4 million cash), the fifth-largest in the game’s history.

Here’s what to know about how the Powerball works.

How much did Iowans win on Aug. 30?

Saturday’s Powerball included total prizes of $266,993 for Iowans, according to the Iowa Lottery. The winning numbers were 3-18-22-27-33, Powerball 17, Power Play 3.

Iowans purchased more than $2.28 million in tickets for the drawing, the Iowa Lottery said. The average ticket purchase? $6 per customer.

Powerball offers nine prize levels, not just the jackpot.

Busting myths about the Powerball jackpot

Myth: The cash value is the annuity minus taxes

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