Powerball jackpot reaches top 10 in Powerball history

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Monday's Powerball jackpot stands at No. 10 on the list of the largest Powerball jackpots in the game’s history. The jackpot checks in at $638 million for Monday’s drawing. That means a winner tonight could claim the prize as a $638 million annuity or $304.2 million in cash. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News. Top StoriesOfficials responded to an explosion at JT Russell and SonsCrash in Greensboro closes down road, serious injuries reportedDavidson County boy collects roughly 400 first responder patches from all over the countryGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here“Monday’s jackpot marks the third time already this year that we have seen a top 10 Powerball jackpot,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Big jackpots like this provide excitement to North Carolinians dreaming of winning a life-changing prize. Good luck tonight.” Nobody won the jackpot in Saturday’s Powerball drawing; however, two tickets in North Carolina matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000. Players can buy Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location, through Online Play on the lottery’s website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. The odds of winning are 1 in 292 million. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Trending StoriesKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —

Monday's Powerball jackpot stands at No. 10 on the list of the largest Powerball jackpots in the game’s history.

The jackpot checks in at $638 million for Monday’s drawing. That means a winner tonight could claim the prize as a $638 million annuity or $304.2 million in cash.

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“Monday’s jackpot marks the third time already this year that we have seen a top 10 Powerball jackpot,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Big jackpots like this provide excitement to North Carolinians dreaming of winning a life-changing prize. Good luck tonight.”

Nobody won the jackpot in Saturday’s Powerball drawing; however, two tickets in North Carolina matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000.

Players can buy Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location, through Online Play on the lottery’s website or the NC Lottery Official Mobile App. The odds of winning are 1 in 292 million.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.