"A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize, which comes after months without a jackpot winner. The United States' 4th-largest jackpot on record comes after 46 consecutive draws without someone claiming to have all six numbers. It's a sign the game is operating as intended."
"Powerball is played in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most of those areas require players to be 18 or older, though some states have steeper requirements. In Nebraska, players have to be at least 19 years old, and in Louisiana and Arizona, people can't buy tickets until they are 21. Winning tickets also must be cashed in the states where they were bought."
The Powerball jackpot reached $1.7 billion, marking the United States' fourth-largest prize after 46 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. The previous jackpot-winning drawing occurred on Sept. 6. Lottery officials tightened odds in 2015 to allow jackpots to snowball while improving chances for smaller prizes. The advertised jackpot's cash value is $781.3 million. Powerball operates in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most jurisdictions require players to be at least 18, with higher minimum ages in Nebraska, Louisiana and Arizona. Winning tickets must be redeemed in the state where they were purchased.
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