And The Jackpot Rolls Over Again

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - The Powerball jackpot has shot up again after Wednesday night’s drawing failed to produce any big winners.

It is now worth an estimated $640-million.That’s the 5th largest grand prize in the game’s history.

It will be up for grabs again Saturday.

Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing has an even bigger grand prize of $750-million.
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots

• 1. $1.586 Billion - Jan. 13, 2016 - California, Florida, Tennessee
• 2. $768.4 Million - March 27, 2019 - Wisconsin
• 3. $758.7 Million - Aug. 23, 2017 - Massachusetts
• 4. $687.8 Million - Oct. 27, 2018 - Iowa, New York
• 5. $640 Million (est.)
• 6. $590.5 Million - May 18, 2013 - Florida
• 7. $587.5 Million - Nov. 28, 2012 - Arizona, Missouri
• 8. $564.1 Million - Feb. 11, 2015 - North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Texas
• 9. $559.7 Million - Jan. 6, 2018 - New Hampshire
• 10. $487.0 Million - July 30, 2016 - New Hampshire

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