The Powerball’s historic run continued into the Saturday, Sept. 6, drawing as the jackpot rose to $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest drawing in the history of the United States.

If someone matches all five numbers and the Powerball on Saturday, they can choose a one-time cash payment of $826.4 million. That's before federal taxes and possibly state taxes.

The only larger jackpot, and the only one to ever eclipse $2 billion, came in November 2022 when the winning ticket was sold in California . The largest-ever Mega Millions jackpot ( $1.602 billion in August 2023 ) was also sold in California.

Here is what you need to know ahead of tonight's drawing.

What time is the Powerball drawing tonight?

The Powerball lottery is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, at 11:00 p.m. ET. Dr

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