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Powerball jackpot surges to $205M

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From the Georgia Lottery

COLUMBUS, GA – Georgia Lottery players can vie for $205 million in Saturday's Powerball jackpot drawing. The Powerball jackpot has been growing since April 28 and has rolled 12 times.

Powerball offers two payment options: the jackpot prize paid over 29 years in 30 graduated payments or the cash option, which is approximately $139 million. 

Powerball tickets are $2 per play. Players can multiply prizes with the Power Play option.

As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Powerball will benefit education in the state of Georgia.