The Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering $1.8 billion, the second-largest in US history, after 41 consecutive drawings without a winner. The next drawing is Saturday night, offering a cash value of $826.4 million before taxes or an annuitized $1.8 billion payout. Tickets cost $2 and are sold in 45 states plus Washington D.C. and US territories. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.