Powerball jackpot grows to $559 million

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The Powerball jackpot has rolled over to an estimated $559 million.

There were no big winners in Monday’s drawing, but a ticket in Virginia did claim a $1 million prize.

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Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Tickets to play cost $2 each.

The game’s odds remain 1 in 292.2 million regardless of how big the jackpot is and the number of people buying tickets. Those odds mean there are 292.2 million possible number combinations.

The next drawing is set for Wednesday night.

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