You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident to play the Powerball.
The grand prize had climbed beyond earlier estimates of $630 million due to "powerful ticket sales," according to a press release from Powerball.
The winner has not however come forward and has 180 days to do so.
Ticket sales from draw games make it achievable for the lottery to raise additional than $900 million a year for education.
On the other hand, there is a prospective tax disadvantage with the annuity.