Powerball jackpot grows to $271M for Wednesday

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $271 million, with a cash option of $115.1 million, for Wednesday, Sept. 16 after no ticket matched all six numbers Monday.

Illinois Lottery officials announced Sept. 15 that the winner of the $1.040 billion Aug. 12 jackpot had finally claimed the prize. The ticket holder, who chose to remain anonymous as allowed by state law, claimed one of the game's largest jackpots after weeks of speculation about the winning ticket.

“Even after claiming the prize, I’m still processing the news and experiencing the full range of emotions that come with winning a billion-dollar jackpot from disbelief and shock to overwhelming elation," the winner said in a statement released by Powerball.

The winner purchased a $2 Quick Pick ticket at a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy, Illinois, and elected to receive the prize as a lump sum payment of $450.5 million before taxes.

Here's what you need to know about Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.

USA TODAY will update this story with the winning numbers shortly after the drawing takes place at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET.

The next Powerball drawing will take place on Saturday, September 19, at around 10:59 p.m. ET. The drawing…

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