Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion, third-highest ever | NYGazet

The Powerball jackpot has continued to rise to $1.7 billion, the third highest in history, after no one won the latest drawing.

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $1.7 billion, the third highest in history, after no one won the latest drawing Wednesday night. No one won the ticket that matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday: white balls 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and red Power... [2250 chars]