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The Real Cost of Winning Powerball | Harrisburg News
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Powerball’s jackpot has hit an insane $856 million after 40 straight drawings with no winner—but here’s the real kicker: if someone in Pennsylvania claims the cash option, they’ll walk away with just $223 million after taxes. The gap? It’s all about interest rates—higher rates let the lottery promise a bigger annuity while keeping less cash upfront. The actual lump sum before taxes is $372 million, and that’s what gets taxed. Winners choosing the annuity also face inflation eating into future payments. Next drawing is Saturday—numbers keep climbing if no one hits it.
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