Sitting out the $1.7 billion Powerball? Let these stats about just how unlikely winning is comfort you

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.7 billion, making it the fourth-largest ever.

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• The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.7 billion, making it the fourth-largest ever.
• Players face odds of one in 292 million to win the Powerball grand prize.
• Statistics show winning the Powerball is far less likely than rare events like lightning strikes.

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.7 billion. You likely won't win.

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