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Feeling lucky? Tonight's Powerball drawing swells to $302 million, highest in nation

 
The Powerball jackpot has rolled 16 times since April and grown to an estimated $302 million. The next drawing will take place on Wednesday, May 31, at 10:59 p.m.  [JAMES BORCHUCK  |   Times]
The Powerball jackpot has rolled 16 times since April and grown to an estimated $302 million. The next drawing will take place on Wednesday, May 31, at 10:59 p.m. [JAMES BORCHUCK | Times]
Published May 31, 2017

Powerball players in Florida will have a chance to win the largest jackpot in the country on Wednesday night.

The drawing, at 10:59 p.m., has swelled to an estimated $302 million.

But anyone hoping to walk away with the massive jackpot shouldn't hold their breath. The chances that you'll win big are roughly 1 in 292.2 million, according to the Powerball website.

Still, if you're feeling lucky, make sure to buy your ticket before the cutoff at 10 p.m.

The Powerball jackpot has rolled 16 times since April 5 and has generated more than $22.6 million in contributions to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, according to a Florida Lottery release.

Jackpot prizes are paid in 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum payment. Winners have 180 days from the drawing to claim their prize, and 60 days to receive the cash option, which would be an estimated $187.3 million at Wednesday night's drawing.