The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.4 billion for Wednesday night's drawing — the fourth-largest prize in the game's history. Why it matters: It's the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot overall.

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1.8 billion with a cash value of $826.4 million ahead of the Sept. 6 drawing. The drawing begins at 10:59 p.m. ET, and tickets can be purchased online or in person ...

FILE - A rack with cards bettors can use to choose their own numbers to purchase lottery tickets for the Saturday Oct. 29, drawing of the Powerball lottery, are seen on a counter at a market in ...

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.1 billion with a cash value of $498.4 million ahead of the Sept. 1 drawing. The drawing begins at 10:59 p.m. ET, and tickets can be purchased online or in ...