Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.7 Billion Before Christmas.

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The Powerball jackpot is now $1.7 billion. No one won for 46 drawings in a row.

There have been 46 drawings with no big winner. The next drawing is on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.

Powerball odds are 1 in 292.2 million. These odds help jackpots grow very large.

A winner can get $1.6 billion over 29 years. Most winners choose a smaller cash payment now.

Powerball tickets cost just two dollars each. You can play in 45 states and some other places.

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What is the current Powerball jackpot amount?

$1.7 billion.

How many drawings have there been without a big winner?

46 drawings.

How much does a Powerball ticket cost?

Two dollars.

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