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No Powerball Winner; Wednesday's Jackpot Estimated at $1.3 Billion

That is a LOT of money. Find out more about Saturday's drawing, Wednesday's jackpot and where to buy tickets in Hamilton-Wenham.

By Liz Taurasi

HAMILTON-WENHAM, MA - Wednesday’s jackpot is now estimated at $1.3 billion!

Saturday’s Powerball winning numbers were 32, 16, 19, 57, 34 with a Powerball number of 13.

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Powerball is played by residents in 44 states as well as Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Tickets are $2.

The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292,201,338.

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Saturday’s jackpot was almost $950 million, the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

The previous largest was a Mega Millions jackpot of $656 million in 2012.

Here’s where you can buy your lottery tickets in Hamilton-Wenham >>>

Looking for tips to increase your odds of winning Powerball? Ditch birth dates or other milestones — balls are numbered up to 69 and calendar dates are at the extreme low end of the spectrum. Also, play with friends or co-workers.

And remember to sign the back of your ticket! You wouldn’t want someone else walking away with your jackpot if you lose your ticket.

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