Powerball jackpots keep getting bigger as players keep losing.
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It happened again on Saturday night as no one matched six numbers and won an estimated $825 million grand prize.
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According to a statement from Powerball, that means the next drawing will be held Monday night for $1 billion.
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Saturday night's winning numbers were: white ball 19, 31, 40, 46, 57 and red power ball 23.
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The increased jackpot would be the second-largest jackpot in US history.
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The biggest prize was the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot, which was won by three ticket holders in 2016.
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Although the advertised top prize will be an estimated $1 billion, for winners who earn their winnings over 29 years of payouts.
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Winners almost always choose the cash, which would be an estimated $497.3 million for Monday's drawing.
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Strong ticket sales boosted Saturday's drawing jackpot to $825 million from $800 million on Friday, Powerball said.
Players who missed out on the latest grand prize in the 30-year-old lottery should not immediately throw away their receipts.
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