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Powerball jackpot is the fourth-largest ever

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PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -

If someone is holding the lucky ticket, they will win the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.

The jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is now $320 million.

It's also not out of the question that an Oregonian could win it.

In 2005, a $340 million jackpot was claimed in Oregon. That was the second-largest Powerball prize ever, behind only a $365 million jackpot in 2006.

The winner, if there is one, will have the option of one lump sum of $143 million or taking $7.1 million each year for the next 30 years.

The Powerball drawing is at 7:59 p.m. Wednesday. You can buy a ticket in Oregon until 7 p.m. on the night of the drawing.

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