The Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.7 billion, making it the third largest in history, after no one matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing. The odds of winning the jackpot are just 1 in 292 million, though the odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 25. Lottery experts say using a quick pick may be the smartest choice since it generates numbers randomly. The next drawing is Saturday night, with a lump sum payout estimated at $770 million before taxes.

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