Powerball jackpot hits $1.8 billion, becoming second largest in US history

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Powerball lottery tickets signs are seen at the lottery vending machine in a convenience store in Northbrook, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

(CNN) – The Powerball jackpot has now grown to $1.8 billion.

This makes it the second largest jackpot in United States lottery history.

The current jackpot has been rolling over ever since the last winner on May 31.

The Powerball’s next drawing is Saturday night at 10 p.m. CST.

The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $826 million.