Powerball Jackpot Hits $251 Million, One-Time Cash Payout at $106.6 Million

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $251 million for the September 14 drawing after no ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball in the previous drawing. The odds of hitting the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million, making it one of the most difficult lottery prizes to win. A recent major Powerball jackpot win came on August 12, when a ticket sold in Illinois matched all six winning numbers to claim an estimated $1.04 billion prize.