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The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.25 billion for Wednesday's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday. This follows a trend of large jackpots in the U.S., with over a dozen exceeding $1 billion since 2016. Notable wins include a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in 2022 and a $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot in 2025.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff