Powerball Jackpot Hits $425 Million

(The Powerball jackpot sits at more than $400 million. It is played in 43 states, including Georgia. Photo credit: Liz Kennedy)


Lottery fever is catching again.

No one won Saturday's Powerball jackpot, so Wednesday's top prize sits at an estimated $425 million. The cash value equals roughly $229.7 after 35 percent tax (Escalated sales may increase the drawing amount.)

"Brisk sales have pushed the Powerball jackpot to $425 million, up from $400 million, for Wednesday’s drawing," Georgia Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly M. Starks said in a statement.

It is the third-highest Powerball jackpot in history. The drawing will be at 10:59 p.m. on Aug. 7. Georgia sales cut off at 10 p.m.

Noteworthy: Here in Georgia lottery officials must release the name and city of the winner if asked. That means you cannot remain anonymous.