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 ...

Get those lucky numbers ready. Powerball lottery players in California and across the nation have a chance to win the game's estimated $850 million jackpot when numbers are drawn today, Aug. 27.