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Powerball Jackpot Balloons to $400 Million

The next scheduled drawing is Wednesday.

The Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $400 million, the third-highest amount ever for the lottery game.

There were no jackpot winners Saturday, which means the next scheduled drawing is Wednesday. 

Each time the game rolls over to a next scheduled drawing, it expands by a minimum of $10 million, reports CNN.

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The record Powerball jackpot was $590.5 million, which was won in May by a Florida woman.

Powerball tickets can be purchased at area 7-Elevens, many gas stations and grocery stores. In the West End, a few local retailers include:

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  • Deli for the Belly, 4926 Eisenhower Ave.
  • The Market at Watergate, 211 Yoakum Pkwy.
  • Pizza Box, 330 S. Pickett St.
  • Harris Teeter, 4641 Duke St. and
  • Landmark Towers Sunoco, 190 S. Whiting St.

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