The Powerball jackpot ballooned to a massive $681 million ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing — as contestants are hoping they have a lot more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

The life-changing fortune has steadily increased over the past nearly three months as no one has won the big prize since Sept. 6.

The Powerball jackpot ballooned to an eye-watering $681 million ahead of Wednesday night’s anticipated drawing as contestants are hoping they have a lot more to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Corbis via Getty Images

The latest drawing took place Monday, with no lucky winners ahead of Wednesday’s new chance of hitting green.

While the jackpot is close to $700 million, the cash value is about $315.7 million, according to lotto officials.

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