Lottery fans are eagerly awaiting the chance for a big payout on Monday night, as the Powerball total climbed to its third-biggest jackpot in history.
The prize totals $900 million after Saturday night’s drawing failed to find its perfect combination: white balls 2, 9, 43, 55, 57 and red Powerball 18, according to the website.
The most recent Powerball jackpot winner was a player from Ohio, who netted a $252.6 million win in April.
That’s 37 consecutive unmatched draws, increasing the total potential payout to a near-record level.
Powerball, which is operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association, noted that this would be the seventh largest lottery prize in the US overall.
A winner could choose a lump sum of $465.1 million before taxes or $900 million in annual payments over 30 years.
