The Powerball jackpot is climbing to a wild $1.7 billion this Saturday, making it the 3rd biggest in U.S. history.

Tickets are just $2, and players pick 5 numbers from 1–69 plus a Powerball from 1–26.

Odds of hitting it big? A brutal 1 in 292.2 million .

Most jackpot winners go for the cash option, which for this one would be about $634.3 million .

Most winners actually use Quick Pick to get their numbers.

Even if you don’t score the jackpot, smaller prizes run anywhere from $4 to $2 million.

Win!!