The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after the draw on Aug. 25 resulted in no big winners. At an estimated $850 million, the jackpot for the Aug. 27 drawing isn't the biggest in history, but it's ...

The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.4 billion for Wednesday night's drawing — the fourth-largest prize in the game's history. Why it matters: It's the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot overall.

Only one other lottery jackpot in U.S. history has ever been larger than the one up for grabs Saturday night. The Powerball jackpot for the drawing on Sept. 6 is worth as estimated $1.8 billion, with ...