(Gray News) – The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing.
Powerball officials reported the jackpot rose from $940 million to $1 billion Friday morning after a review of national ticket sales.
If a winner is chosen during the next drawing, they will have the option to receive annual payments culminating in $1 billion or a lump sum amount of $453.1 million. Both amounts considered are before taxes…