Powerball jackpot surges to $1.8 billion, the 2nd largest jackpot in US history | NYGazet

The Powerball jackpot has swelled to $1.8 billion -- the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history -- with the next drawing set for Saturday night.

After more than three months without a big winner, the Powerball jackpot has swelled to $1.8 billion -- the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history -- with the next drawing set for Saturday night. The estimated cash value -- if a winner opts f... [867 chars]