Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $600M

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has reached $600 million, the highest jackpot in the game’s history.

The announcement was made Friday afternoon, just a few days after strong sales prompted lottery officials to bump Saturday’s Powerball jackpot from $475 million to $550 million.

Not only is the current $600 million jackpot the largest in Powerball history, it is the second largest jackpot in U.S. history.

The Powerball winner can opt to receive 30 graduated payments over 29 years or collect a $376 million cash payout.

Powerball tickets are $2.