Powerball jackpot hits $425 million for tonight's drawing

The jackpot is fourth-biggest for any U.S. lottery

DETROIT – Strong ticket sales have boosted tonight's Powerball lottery jackpot to an estimated $425 million.

The jackpot is the fourth-biggest for any U.S. lottery, and the third-largest for the Powerball. The numbers will be drawn at 11 p.m. eastern time.

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The largest jackpot ever stands at $656 million, which was in the Mega Million game, drawn in March of 2012. That prize was split among winners in Maryland, Kansas and Illinois.

The biggest Powerball jackpot single-winner of $590 million was claimed in June by an 84-year-old Florida woman.

Powerball tickets are sold in 43 states, and drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Three lucky tickets won the massive $564 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday. As you check your numbers, take a look at the top 10 biggest U.S. lottery jackpots of all time.


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