The Powerball jackpot just reached another milestone as it raced past $700 million for Saturday’s drawing.
A North Carolina player could claim the jackpot as a $707 million annuity or $309.7 million in cash.
Even though the jackpot remains up for grabs, North Carolina players continue to win other prizes playing Powerball. Wednesday’s drawing saw over 25,700 winning tickets.
The current Powerball run has earned an estimated $13 million for education programs in North Carolina.
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.
For details on how lottery funds make a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.
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