The prize on the line for the next drawing Wednesday night has grown so massive because there have been 33 straight drawings since someone won the jackpot.
The winning numbers announced were: 12, 26, 27, 43, 47 and the Powerball 5.
The prize has grown so massive because there have been 33 consecutive drawings since someone matched all five white balls and the Powerball to win the jackpot, dating back to July 19.That losing streak reflects the stunningly long odds of winning the jackpot, at 1 in 292.2 million. A Powerball ticket costs $2 in most states and players can pick their own numbers or have a computer make the selection.
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