COLUMBIA, SC (April 5, 2024) – Strong sales nationally have raised the Powerball® jackpot to $1.3 BILLION ahead of Saturday’s drawing. The advertised jackpot amount has increased by $70 million since Wednesday.
If won, the jackpot winner can elect to take a one-time cash payment of $608 million or the entire jackpot paid out in 30 installments over 29 years.
Odds of winning the Powerball® jackpot are about 1 in 293 million.
Powerball® tickets can be purchased at most convenience stores and grocery stores in our state up until one hour before the drawing at 10:59 p.m.
Good luck, South Carolina! Please Play Responsibly!
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