The Powerball jackpot sits at an estimated $1.7 billion with a $770.3 million cash value, as of Thursday morning, Sept. 4. It is the third-highest jackpot in the game's history, surpassing 2016's $1.58 billion jackpot, but it could still rise yet again before the next drawing on Saturday, Sept. 6

The $1.79 billion Powerball jackpot won in Missouri and Texas reflects how Federal Reserve interest rates boost lottery annuity payouts compared to lump-sum options.

Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz won his second US Open title, defeating Italian rival Jannik Sinner in four thrilling sets. On the women’s side, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka secured her second consecutive US Open title over American Amanda Anisimova.

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion but a winning seven-figure ticket was sold in Aurora, Illinois, for last night's drawing.

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Feeling Powerball fever as the jackpot hits $1.8 billion? This former lottery addict who lost around $1 million has a warning for you.