Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1.73 Billion

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With no winner in previous drawings, the Powerball Jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.73 billion, making this the second-largest jackpot in United States history. 

This number is only surpassed by a previous jackpot of $2.04 billion won in California two years ago. 

The coming drawing is tonight. 

If a player wins the jackpot tonight, they will have the choice between an annuitized prize worth an estimated $1.73 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $756.6 million. Both prize options are before taxes. If the winner selects the annuity option, they will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.