The Powerball jackpot has once again surpassed the 10-figure mark—that’s the third billion-dollar lottery prize this year—promising potential winners riches beyond their wildest imagination. And while that kind of prize can help winners fulfill many dreams, there are a few grounding rules they should follow.
The $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot comes just after one ticket holder in California won a $1.08 billion prize in July, and a single winner was drawn for the $1.6 billion Mega Millions pot in August.
