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$1.7 BILLION Powerball® Jackpot is Game's Second Largest

10/10/2023 10:07:34 AM

COLUMBIA, SC (October 10, 2023) Powerball® has soared to a near record jackpot of $1.7 BILLION. On Wednesday, someone could win the second largest prize in the game and the nation.

It will mark the 36th drawing in this jackpot run that began in July. If won, the winner can choose a cash payout of $756 million.

On Monday, a ticket sold in Greenwood won $50,000. Check your tickets if you played Powerball® at the Quick Pantry #16 at 232 Calhoun Ave. The ticket matched four white ball numbers and the red Powerball number on October 9 (16 - 34 - 46 - 55 - 67 PB: 14).

South Carolinians interested in taking a chance on the game’s second largest jackpot, have until 9:59 p.m. on Wednesday to play before the drawing at 10:59 p.m.

The Lottery is urging players to play in moderation and to please, play responsibly. Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in about 293 million.

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