Powerball is packing an even more powerful punch. Georgia Lottery officials announced today that strong sales have pushed Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot from $500 million to $550 million.
The current jackpot is the largest in the game’s history.
The jackpot has grown since Oct. 6 and has rolled 15 times.
The $550 million Powerball jackpot is the second largest in Georgia Lottery history behind the historic world record $656 million Mega Millions jackpot in March.
Powerball offers two payment options: the $550 million jackpot prize paid over 29 years in 30 graduated payments, or the cash option, which is approximately $360 million.
Tonight's drawing will occur at 10:59 p.m.