# Powerball Jackpot Tops $600 Million—Here’s What A Winner Would Take Home After Taxes

- Source: Forbes
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:06:44+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/10/18/powerball-jackpot-tops-600-million-heres-what-a-winner-would-take-home-after-taxes/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/powerball-jackpot-tops-600-million-here-s-what-a-winner-would-take-hom-07365e/

A winner would be given the choice of $607 million over 30 annual payments, or $255.7 million immediately.

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