Powerball jackpot in US: Winner won't get $1.4 billion prize money

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Key Points

The winning numbers were: 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and the Powerball 1.P)..

As the winning amount has risen to whopping $1.4 billion, it is now the third-highest amount in Powerball jackpot history..

While players are dreaming of getting their hands on the jackpot, a report by wfla.com tells that the winner won't be getting the full $1.4 billion...

The Jackpot winnings are given as lump sum or an annuitized option of a one-time payment, followed by 29 annual payments that grow by 5% each year..

Moreover, if there are multiple winners as a result of multiple tickets matching the winning numbers, the prize money will be split..

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