Powerball jackpot reaches $320 million

Fourth-largest prize in the game's history

Updated: Wednesday, 15 Aug 2012, 3:23 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 14 Aug 2012, 11:28 PM EDT

By Rochelle Lefebvre

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Powerball fever is sweeping across Rhode Island once again.

Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has grown to $320 million. It's the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot prize in the history of the game.

If the winner chooses the cash option, the lump sum payout will be just over $213 million.

2012 has been a lucky year for Rhode Island Powerball players. In February, a Newport woman won a record $336 million jackpot. And in March, a Smithfield woman claimed a $60 million prize.

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