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Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion | Oakland News
Powerball just hit a jaw-dropping $1 billion jackpot—the 8th largest in history and the 15th time it’s reached this level. Winners can choose between a $433 million lump sum or $30-year annuity payments, before taxes. This is also the biggest prize of 2026, following last year’s record-breaking $1.82 billion win in Arkansas. With ticket sales surging and new UK players joining the frenzy, the game is available across 45 U.S. states plus D.C. and the Virgin Islands. Even without a big winner on Monday, there were still payouts: $2M in Tennessee, $1M in California and Maryland, and 14 folks…
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