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Powerball Jackpot Hits $348M, Largest Since January

The drawing is Wednesday night for the highest jackpot since January's record-breaking payout. Here's where to buy your ticket.

Hamilton, MA - The Powerball jackpot hit $348 million this week — making Wednesday's drawing the highest since January's world-record $1.6 billion payout.

The cash option payout for Wednesday’s drawing is estimated at $226.1 million.

Tickets for Wednesday’s drawing can be purchased until 9:45 p.m. Wednesday at any Massachusetts Lottery retailer. Powerball tickets are $2 each.

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Drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. Wednesday. If there isn’t a winner, the next drawing (with a higher jackpot) will be Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

There are dozens of places in town to grab your chance to win. Find out where you can buy your lottery tickets. >>>

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