The announcement meant the prize - already the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history - would only grow. Early Sunday morning the Multi-State Lottery Association estimated the jackpot would be worth at least $1.3 billion.

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Players in Connecticut and Texas won $2 million each, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. Meanwhile, players in 14 states won $1 million each.

Officials estimated shops nationwide sold $277 million worth of lottery tickets Friday and $400 million Saturday.

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The current record for highest jackpot was set in 2013 when a Florida woman won $590.5 million playing Powerball.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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