# Powerball Jackpot Nears $800 Million—But A Winner Would Take Home Much Less After Taxes

- Source: Forbes - Business
- Published: 2026-11-01T15:10:11+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/11/01/powerball-jackpot-nears-800-million-but-a-winner-would-take-home-much-less-after-taxes/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/powerball-jackpot-nears-800-million-but-a-winner-would-take-home-much--510d18/

A winner would choose between the full jackpot in 30 annual payments or a lump sum of $339.9 million immediately.

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