Powerball Jackpot Continues To Grow; Saturday’s Should Be Around $482 Million

CONCORD, NH — The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, inching toward half a billion dollars, because no one has won the prize since late May.

The jackpot for Saturday is expected to be around $482 million with a one-time cash payout, before taxes, of around $219 million. Charlie McIntyre, the executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery, said whether a ticket is bought in a store or ordered online, “each purchase supports public education in the state.” There are 482 million reasons to get a ticket, he said.

“Don’t miss your chance to win, while also supporting our state’s public schools,” McIntyre said. “Good luck, everyone.”

The lottery has contributed more than $3 billion to education in the state during the past six decades.

The jackpot has been growing since May 31, when a player in California bought a $204.5 million ticket. During that same drawing, a player from Hudson won a $2 million ticket.

Players have until 9:50 p.m. on Saturday to purchase a ticket.

According to the lottery, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

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