The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $75 million for the drawing on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Twenty-seven years ago these days, Lyle and Dianne Fleharty of Hastings hit a $50.1 million lottery jackpot — the initial Powerball jackpot won in Nebraska.
The jackpot was an estimated $400 million with a cash selection of $292 million, according to the Powerball web site.
There is also a money prize payment alternative equal to the jackpot prize pool.