Nevadans should journey to play Powerball as jackpot climbs to $1 billion for vacation weekend

(KSNV) — This might purchase quite a lot of Labor Day weekend sunblock: Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1 billion, the sixth-largest prize within the sport’s historical past.

Powerball, which prices $2 per ticket, is performed in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Nevadans hoping to play Powerball should head to California or Arizona state traces, because the lottery isn’t authorized right here.

The jackpot has been rising every week as a result of nobody has matched all six numbers since May 31.

As ticket gross sales climbed this week, sport officers raised the estimated Saturday evening jackpot to $1 billion from $950 million, earlier than taxes. Payments could be unfold over 30 years, or a winner can select a direct lump sum of $453 million, once more earlier than taxes.

“We’re bringing extra excitement to Labor Day weekend,” mentioned Matt Strawn, head of the Iowa Lottery and chair of Powerball.

The odds of matching all six numbers, after all, are daunting: 1 in 292.2 million. By comparability, the percentages of getting a uncommon shark chew throughout a final summer season dip within the ocean are a lot decrease, based on the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Angela Schwartz, who sells tickets at City Market in downtown Detroit, mentioned the message Friday was constant: “Give me a lucky Powerball.”

“I don’t know if that’s enough for me,” she mentioned with fun, referring to the lump-sum payout a winner might get. “It could pay a few bills.”