The stakes are getting bigger and bigger.

The Powerball jackpot has hit $1.8 billion with the next drawing now complete. It's now the second largest jackpot ever in U.S. history.

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Here are the winning numbers from Saturday: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 and 17 (red ball) with a PowerPlay multiplier of 2x.

The $1.8 billion jackpot is for an annuity option that is paid over 30 years. If winners opt for the cash prize, it would currently be worth $826.4 million.

The prize is subject to taxes , which includes an automatic federal withholding of 24% and another 13% in federal taxes when you file your 2025 return.

There are also state taxes in most jurisdictions, which range from 2.9% to 10.9% depending on the state you live i

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