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Friday, May 17, 2013  Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $550 million, a major climb less than a day after the latest drawing produced no winning ticket.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Pedro Quezada's neighbors are thrilled that one of their own has struck it rich winning the $338 million Powerball jackpot.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing for the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The identity of the person who bought the winning Powerball ticket in Missouri will be announced Friday morning.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The record Powerball jackpot just keeps rising. It now stands at $550 million after officials say brisk sales keep driving up the payout amount.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The jackpot has grown to a record $500 million on a surge in ticket sales across all 44 participating states.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Powerball jackpot has grown past $320 million for Wednesday's drawing.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  It's the dream that'll now cost you $2 -- but for many, it's well worth the investment.  The Powerball jackpot has soared to $325 million and has people across the country in a frenzy. New York is one of 44 states participating in the game.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  You may want to grab a lottery ticket on your way home from work tonight. The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing is now $312 million.