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Powerball Jackpot Hits $856 Million | Columbus News
The Powerball jackpot has soared to an eye-popping $856 million after no one matched the winning numbers drawn on August 5th—14, 20, 59, 60, 61 with Powerball 25. While the grand prize went unclaimed, a lucky Ohio ticket holder snagged all five white balls for a cool $1 million. The odds of hitting the jackpot? Astronomical. Winners can choose between a 30-year annuity or a lump-sum cash payout of $372 million before taxes. Next drawing: August 8th. Tickets are available in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The pot keeps climbing—and dreams keep getting bigger…
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