The Powerball is once again up for grabs with a dizzying estimated jackpot of $1 billion. It'll be the seventh largest in the game’s history come the next drawing.
In the latest draw on Wednesday, Dec. 10, three tickets sold in Maryland, Michigan, and New Jersey won $1 million prizes, according to Powerball .
If someone wins the jackpot in the next drawing, they’ll choose between an annuitized prize estimated at $1 billion or get a lump sum payment estimated at $461.3 million, both before taxes.
Also up for grabs is the Mega Millions, which has an estimated jackpot of $70 million.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing is at 7:59 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, according to the California State Lottery. Powerball drawings are every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

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