Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion, with next drawing on Monday | NYGazet

If a player wins Monday’s jackpot, they would have the choice between an annuitized prize estimated at $1.1 billion or a lump sum estimated at $498.4 million, organizers said.

A billboard in Emeryville, Calif., shows the Powerball jackpot hitting $1 billion before Saturday’s draw. It has since surpassed that mark. The Powerball jackpot continued its climb over the holiday weekend, reaching an estimated $1.1 billion, the ga... [1316 chars]