Enormous $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot sparks frenzy among aspiring millionaires

Millions of Americans purchased $2 Powerball tickets in hopes of winning the estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize. The streak of 32 consecutive drawings without a winner has contributed to the massive prize, which has generated excitement and frenzy among lottery players. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. If someone wins, they have the option of receiving the payout, which for this drawing would be approximately $478.2 million