Powerball jackpot reaches $700 million for Saturday’s drawing

RALEIGH – Powerball just crossed another milestone as North Carolinians can play for a $700 million prize on Saturday, the largest jackpot in over a year.

A winner could claim the jackpot as a $700 million annuity or $316 million in cash.

“A chance to win a jackpot worth $700 million does not come around every day,” said Mark Michalko, chief executive officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “We would love to see a lucky North Carolinian win the big prize on Saturday. Good luck.” 

Saturday’s jackpot weighs in as the largest since the April 6, 2024 Powerball drawing when an Oregon man won a $1.3 billion jackpot.

Check out how North Carolinians win when they play Powerball:

• 42,452: That’s the total number of winning tickets in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing

• $12.6 million: That’s the estimate of how much money has been raised for education during the current Powerball run

North Carolina lottery players have another chance to play for a big prize with Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot standing at a $234 million annuity or $105.1 million cash.