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The Powerball lottery jackpot was an estimated $350 million with a cash option of $157.8 million for Saturday night's drawing.

A Georgia lottery player tried their luck at Powerball — and won big. The lucky player won $50,000 after matching four white ball numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Wednesday, July 30, just missing the estimated $384 million jackpot, the Georgia Lottery said.