The Powerball jackpot is now a whopping $1.8 billion for Saturday's drawing, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner on Wednesday.

Saturday's Powerball jackpot now ranks as the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, only behind the world record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in California on Nov. 7, 2022.

The cash value is now up to $826.4 million, according to Powrerball.

"Excitement is building as players look forward to tomorrow night's drawing for this historic jackpot," said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO. "We encourage everyone to play responsibly and take pride in knowing that every $2 ticket also helps support good causes in their community."

The numbers selected on Wednesday were: 3 , 16 , 29 , 61 and 69 ,

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