Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot surged to an estimated $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.

Game officials raised the estimate Friday morning from $1.7 billion after reviewing national ticket sales. The prize carries an estimated cash value of $826.4 million.

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

There hasn’t been a drawing with a grand prize winner since May 31, when a ticket worth $207 million was sold at a convenience store in Arleta. The run has already produced 101 winning t

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