The jackpot increased to $550 million on Wednesday morning.-
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - The Powerball jackpot is now up to $550 million.
The prize increased from $500 million on Tuesday to $550 million on Wednesday morning.
It's the largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Lottery players have until 9:59 p.m. EST Wednesday to purchase a ticket before the drawing.
A Tennessee Lottery Spokesperson Kym
Gerlock said the overall odds of
winning a prize are 1 in 32.
The odds to win the jackpot are approximately 1 in 175
million.
