The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $674 million after no player matched all six numbers in the Oct. 24 drawing. The massive prize pool has pulled in a wave of ticket buyers hoping to claim one of the largest lottery payouts in recent memory. Jackpots of this size typically draw heightened interest and long lines at retailers across the country. Odds of winning remain extremely long, and the lump-sum cash option would be considerably smaller than the advertised annuity amount.