Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million, the third-largest on record

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No players were able to match all six winning numbers after Wednesday night's drawing, which were 23-35-45-66-67 and a Powerball of 20.

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The new jackpot for Saturday's drawing is the third-largest in the lottery game's history

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If someone matches all six numbers and wins Saturday's drawing, the winner has a chance to get the $875 million prize

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There have now been 36 consecutive Powerball drawings without a big winner, according to game officials.

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The last Powerball jackpot won was on April 19 after a ticket sold in Ohio matched the winning numbers and won the prize of $252.6 million.

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Research shows that roughly 60% of the revenue generated from U.S. state lotteries goes directly to winners

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Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million, the third-largest on record

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No players were able to match all six winning numbers after Wednesday night's drawing, which were 23-35-45-66-67 and a Powerball of 20.

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The new jackpot for Saturday's drawing is the third-largest in the lottery game's history

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If someone matches all six numbers and wins Saturday's drawing, the winner has a chance to get the $875 million prize

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There have now been 36 consecutive Powerball drawings without a big winner, according to game officials.

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The last Powerball jackpot won was on April 19 after a ticket sold in Ohio matched the winning numbers and won the prize of $252.6 million.

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Research shows that roughly 60% of the revenue generated from U.S. state lotteries goes directly to winners

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