The Powerball jackpot continues to grow and now stands at $335 million for Monday’s drawing.

A winner tonight could claim the jackpot as a $335 million annuity or $157.3 million in cash.

Even though the jackpot remains up for grabs, North Carolina players continue to win lots of prizes playing Powerball. Over 21,000 lucky tickets won prizes in Saturday’s drawing.

“As the jackpot grows, so does the excitement among Powerball players,” said Terri Rose, chief brand officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “We would love to see the run end tonight with a jackpot win in North Carolina.”

Check out how North Carolinians win when they play Powerball:

• 21,396: That’s the total number of winning tickets in North Carolina in Saturday’s Powerball drawing
• $6.1 million: That’s the estimate of how much money has been raised for education in North Carolina during the current Powerball run

Players can buy Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

The N.C. Education Lottery’s Play Smart™ program helps North Carolinians make the most of their lottery play. Visit ncplaysmart.com to learn about all things lottery, from tips on how odds work to how to enter bonus drawings. If you or someone you know needs support, visit morethanagame.nc.gov/ for free, confidential help.