The crown goes to a 2016 Powerball jackpot worth $1.58 billion when 3 winners — from California, Florida and Tennessee — hit the motherlode.
As predicted by lottery officials, following the number format alterations that took spot, the major jackpots have been definitely on the cards.
Annual prize payments can continue to be paid to heirs, or the annuity could be cashed out by the winner's estate.