Powerball Jackpot Grows to $610 Million, 8th Largest Grand Prize in Game’s History

Lottery Ticket machine
Lottery Ticket machine (Photo courtesy of Illinois State Lottery)

If you are feeling lucky, today might be your day.

The Powerball jackpot is $610 million.

This is the 8th largest prize in the game’s history.

Powerball draws on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.

45 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands participate in Powerball.

The five states that do not participate are:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Hawaii
  • Nevada
  • Utah

If you won $610 million, who is the first person you are calling? What is the first thing you want to do with your money?