Powerball weekend jackpot climbs to $478 million

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball players will have a shot at the nation’s eighth-largest lottery jackpot this weekend, but they’ll face long odds that have led to nearly three months without a winner.
Anyone who matches all five balls and red Powerball on Saturday night could win $478 million paid over 29 years or opt for a $330.6 million lump-sum cash prize. Here are details about Powerball and the latest giant jackpot:
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
No one has matched all the numbers