Powerball jackpot grows to $625M ahead of Monday’s drawing

SAN ANSELMO, CA - JANUARY 03: Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets are displayed on January 3, 2018 in San Anselmo, California. The Powerball jackpot and Mega Millions jackpots are both over $400 million at the same time for the first time. The Mega Millions $418 million jackpot would be the fourth largest and the $460 million Powerball jackpot would be the seventh largest in the game's history. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan, 2018 Getty Images)

Feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot prize grew to $625 million ahead of Monday’s scheduled drawing.

The last drawing, which happened Saturday night, initially grew to $610 million after no winner came forward. Texas Lottery said the estimated cash value is at $299 million.

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The numbers drawn on Saturday were 19, 25, 48, 55, 60, and Powerball number 18.

According to Texas Lottery, a lucky winner from Paris, Texas was able to match five numbers (with no Powerball), winning $1 million.

The Associated Press reported that Powerball drawings have been held three times a week to increase interest and grow prizes more quickly. Drawings are held each Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EDT. (9:59 p.m. CDT)

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