In the last few days, the Powerball jackpot has increased by $35 million, making it one of the top 10 biggest prizes in history. The last time a jackpot of a similar magn itude was won was in September, when players in Missouri and Texas split the $1.787 billion jackpot, the second-largest prize ever.

NASHVILLE/GALLATIN – The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, now at a mighty $740 million for Monday. Meanwhile, thousands of lucky Tennessee Powerball players win prizes along the way, including two Midstate players who won $50,000 each this week by matching four numbers plus the Powerball.