Powerball jackpot now up to $450 million

Ticket sales leading up to the now fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history has increased the jackpot to $450 million, according to lottery officials.

Those still interested in playing the lottery have until 9:59 p.m. Wednesday to purchase a ticket before the 10:59 p.m. drawing. The winner will have a a choice between a cash payout of $275 million or the full jackpot amount paid in 29 payments of $15 million each.

The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 293 million, and the odds of winning any Powerball prize are approximately one in 24.9, according to lottery officials.

This story was originally published January 6, 2016 at 9:46 AM with the headline "Powerball jackpot now up to $450 million."