Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.8 Billion: Winners Face Tax Choices and Big Dreams

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The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.8 billion, the second-largest in U.S. history, inspiring many to buy tickets with dreams of life-changing wealth, while most plan to keep their winnings secret or use the money for personal and charitable purposes.
- As Powerball Nears Record, Ticket Buyers Dream of New Houses and Winning in Secret The New York Times
- Powerball jackpot hits $1.8 billion. Here’s the tax bill if you win CNBC
- Here’s how much the Powerball winner will owe in taxes after the $1.8 billion jackpot New York Post
- Saturday’s Powerball® jackpot RAISED to $1.80 billion Powerball
- Powerball winners can opt for potentially "dangerous" lump sum or "safe bet" annual payments. An accountant gives advice. CBS News
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