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Powerball® Jackpot Raised to $500 MILLION

12/31/2021 9:41:49 AM

COLUMBIA, SC (December 31, 2021) – The Powerball® jackpot has been raised to $500 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing. The advertised jackpot amount has increased by $17 million since Wednesday.

If won on New Year’s Day, the jackpot winner can elect to take a one-time cash payment of $355 million or the entire jackpot paid out in 30 installments over 29 years.

Odds of winning the Powerball® jackpot are about 1 in 293 million.

Powerball® tickets can be purchased at most convenience stores and grocery stores in our state.

Good luck, South Carolina! Please Play Responsibly!

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