The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.7 billion for Saturday's drawing, making it the third-largest in U.S. lottery history. The prize has a one-time cash payment option of $770.3 million. This jackpot ties the record for the longest period without a winner at 42 consecutive drawings. The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292.2 million, with nine possible ways to win a prize. The most frequently drawn numbers in the last 10 years are white ball numbers 61 and 21, and red ball numbers 4 and 21.
$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot — Here Are the Numbers That Hit Most Often
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