Powerball jackpot is now $1.8 billion for Saturday's drawing
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The ticket was sold at the Publix Super Market at Atlantic Plaza in Satellite Beach, and the buyer opted to choose their own set of five numbers ranging from one to 36, records show. The player beat the 1-in-376,992 odds to match all five numbers to win the jackpot, according to the Florida Lottery.
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The estimated jackpot for the drawing on Saturday, Sept.6 is worth $1.8 billion, with a cash option of $824.6 million. Related story: Here’s how you can stay anonymous in Michigan if you win the huge Powerball jackpot
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The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.80 billion ahead of Saturday night's drawing, and a Floridian was just one number off from taking it all. The Florida Lottery said that while the grand prize remains untouched,