If the winner chooses the annuity, present industry prices are made use of to calculate the graduated payment schedule and the initial installment is paid.
Wednesday's numbers have been 2, 11, 47, 62 and 63, and the Powerball was 17.
The leading prize is now $500 million with an estimated money worth of $355.9 million.
However, the odds of winning any prize quantity are 1 in 24.9, the Powerball internet site notes.