| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 12, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 12, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/powerball-jackpot-drawing-tonight-1-billion/ |
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The Powerball jackpot drawing on Wednesday has crossed the $1 billion mark.
The jackpot, which reached the sum after no one won in [ Monday's drawing ][21]
, is the eighth-largest Powerball prize of all time. This is the 15th time a $1
billion prize level has been reached in U.S. lottery history.
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