The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing has been adjusted to an estimated $1.80 billion, an increase from the previous $1.70 billion estimate. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $826.4 million.
The jackpot ranks as the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, following the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot awarded in California on Nov. 7, 2022.
The drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. and can be viewed on 21 News at 11.
If a player wins, they can choose an annuitized prize of $1.80 billion paid over 30 years or a lump sum payment of $826.4 million. Both amounts are before taxes.
Saturday's drawing is the 42nd since the jackpot was last won on May 31, 2025. During this streak, there have been 101 winning tickets worth $1 million or more.