The Powerball web-site says game sales are commonly stronger for a Saturday drawing versus a Wednesday or Monday drawing, which indicates the jackpot will be pushed greater on those days.
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The odds of picking the right Powerball grand prize numbers are 1 in 292,201,338, which does not alter even if a lot more players obtain tickets when the jackpot is huge.