DENVER — The new Powerball jackpot has soared past the record for the biggest jackpot in U.
S. history. It hit $700 million on Thursday after Wednesday night’s drawing was the 18th without a winner. The preceding jackpot record was held by a 2012 MegaMillions game worth $656 million. A lump-sum cash payment for the jackpot is currently worth an estimated $428.4 million, according to the Colorado Lottery. The current jackpot first climbed to $675 million Wednesday night and reached $700 million […]
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