For the uninitiated Powerball players who decide to impulsively purchase a ticket, we're here to break down all the possible ways you can win. You know, just in case. First, the basics ...

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Feeling lucky? In just a few weeks, Powerball lottery jackpot jumped from $20 million to $178 million with an $80.7 million one-time lump sum payout.

The Powerball jackpot reset for Monday's draw after a player in New York purchased a winning ticket in Saturday's drawing. The pot restarts at an estimated $20 million with a $9.7 million cash ...

The Powerball jackpot reset for Monday's draw after a player in New York purchased a winning ticket in Saturday's drawing. The pot restarts at an estimated $20 million with a $9.7 million cash option ...