The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.3 billion after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Monday night’s drawing, setting up a historic opportunity.

The next drawing is set for Wednesday with an estimated cash value of $589 million before taxes.

According to Powerball, Monday’s winning numbers were 8, 23, 25, 40 and 53 with the red Powerball 5 and a Power Play multiplier of 3. While no one hit the jackpot, 10 players matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes.

The winners include players in California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Two players in Montana and North Carolina doubled their winnings to $2 million each by opting for the Power Play.

The growing prize now ranks as the fifth-la

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