The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.4 billion for Wednesday night's drawing — the fourth-largest prize in the game's history. Why it matters: It's the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot overall.

Powerball players will have a chance to win hundreds of millions of dollars this week. After no winner was declared for Wednesday's draw, the $1.7 billion jackpot has rolled over to Saturday. The cash ...