Powerball jackpot jumps to 143 million will anyone hit it Wednesday

The 143 million prize often turns into about 65 million

With no winners in the prior Powerball draw, the jackpot for Wednesday, April 29 is estimated at $143 million. Players can choose either an annuity paid over 30 years or a lump-sum cash option of roughly $65 million before taxes. Even with steep odds, the game stays popular across nearly the whole US and territories.