RECORD-SETTING CALIFORNIA POWERBALL JACKPOT

The Powerball jackpot in California has reached a record-setting $700 million.

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The winner can choose to receive the jackpot in a lump sum or in annual payments over 30 years.

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RECORD-SETTING CALIFORNIA POWERBALL JACKPOT

The Powerball jackpot in California has reached a record-setting $700 million.

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The winner can choose to receive the jackpot in a lump sum or in annual payments over 30 years.

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