The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.8 billion as of Thursday, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday.

The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22. While no one hit the jackpot, a $100,000 Powerball ticket was purchased through the West Virginia Lottery iPlay app Wednesday.

Since May 31, there have been 41 straight drawings without a big winner.

The next drawing will be Saturday night, with the prize expected to be the third-largest in U.S. lottery history.

“We had a $50,000 winner last weekend and have this $100,000 winner from last night,” West Virginia Lottery Acting Director David Bradley said in a statement Thursday. “It is key to check your tickets and to get them purchased for Saturday.”

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