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Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion | Lansing News

Powerball’s jackpot just hit a jaw-dropping $1 billion—its biggest in seven months and eighth largest ever—with a cash option of $433.1 million. The prize has been building since May 4, with no grand winner since two tickets split $20 million back then. Michigan players have already cashed in over $7.2 million during this streak, including three $1 million winners. The last Michigan jackpot win? January 1st, when a club took home $842.4 million—the state’s biggest ever. The drawing is Wednesday, August 12, at 10:59 PM ET. Tickets can be bought until 9:58 PM local time in Michigan. Odds are…

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