DES MOINES, Iowa (NEWSnet/AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $1.23 billion for Saturday’s drawing, after there was no big winner Wednesday night.

The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the Powerball 15.

Powerball officials say the jackpot, which now ranks as the fourth largest in the game and eighth-largest in U.S. lottery history, has been growing for more than three months. Since the last player won the jackpot Jan. 1, there have been 40 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers.

Lottery officials note that thousands of people have won smaller prizes, which range from $2 to $2 million.

The $1.23 billion prize is for a sole winner who chooses to be paid through an annuity with 30 annual payments. Winners almost always prefer the cash option, which would be an estimated $595.1 million.

Powerball is played in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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