Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.7 Billion—Third Biggest Lottery Prize Ever
Topline The Powerball jackpot rose to $1.7 billion—the third biggest lottery prize of all time—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, although the eventual winner will likely take home a much smaller payout after accounting for taxes and other cuts. The Powerball jackpot surged to $1.7 billion after Wednesday night’s drawing….