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Powerball Jackpot Grows to $360M
And the jackpot is $170 million for tonight's Mega Millions drawing.
Georgia Lottery officials announced today that Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot has grown from $350 million to $360 million.
The amount increased as a result of brisk ticket sales, Georgia Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly M. Starks said.
Since April 3, the Powerball jackpot has rolled 12 times.Â
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The winner can opt to receive 30 graduated payments over 29 years or collect about $229 million.
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