Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion in biggest prize of the year

The prize has increased by $70 million ahead of the next draw

There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.

Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home  Forbes

The Powerball jackpot has swelled past $900 million, the eighth largest payout in history — but the odds show players are more likely to be struck by lightning twice win. The jackpot is now $905 million ahead of the next drawing Monday after no one matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The largest ever...