Posted 4/1/2024, 4:28:09 AM

Powerball Jackpot Swells to $1 Billion, Drawing Monday Night

Monday night's Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, the fifth time it's hit that milestone
The deadline to buy tickets varies but is typically 1-2 hours before the 1059 pm ET drawing
The winner can choose between an annuitized payment plan over 29 years or a $483.8 million lump sum
It's been 3 months since the last Powerball jackpot winner, who won $842.4 million on January 1
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, so smart planning is recommended if you do win

cnn.com