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The Powerball jackpot rose to $1.55 billion—the third largest in U.S. history—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night, although the winner will end up with a much smaller amount after paying their tax bill.
Key Facts
If a winner emerges in the next draw, they can choose between a $1.55 billion payout spread over 30 annual installments or a lump sum of $679.8 million—usually the more popular choice.
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