22-02-2017 09:56 via yahoo.com

U.S. Powerball jackpot grows to $403 million, 10th largest ever

The jackpot in the U.S. lottery Powerball grew to $403 million before the drawing on Wednesday, making it the 10th largest in the game's history.The winner will get annual payments over 29 years, totaling $403 million, or $243.9 million in a lump sum payment, before taxes.The game and a second major U.S. lottery, Mega Millions, have exceeded $400 million only a few other times.
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