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The Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated $748 million after no winner is crowned in the latest drawing.

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $748 million for the next drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers on Saturday night. The winning numbers were 6, 17, 27, 48, 50, and the Powerball number 5. While no one won the top prize, six players nationwide won seven-figure prizes, including a $2 million winner in Virginia who utilized the Power Play option. Winners of the next drawing will have the option to choose between a 30-year annuity totaling approximately $471 million after taxes, or an immediate lump sum of about $325.1 million. However, federal taxes will significantly reduce the final payout. A lump sum winner would face a 24% federal withholding tax, leaving approximately $247 million. If the winner takes the highest tax bracket of 37%, the final amount would be roughly $204.8 million. The lottery is expanding its reach by allowing players in the United Kingdom to compete for the same top prize as U.S. participants for the first time.

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