Powerball fever draws a frenzy of buyers, but is there a winner?

DES MOINES, Iowa —Officials say the Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $500 million, which would make it the fifth largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The lottery raised its jackpot estimate hours before Wednesday 

DES MOINES, Iowa —Officials say the Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $500 million, which would make it the fifth largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The lottery raised its jackpot estimate hours before Wednesday 

$221 million: The jackpot in Indiana's most recent Powerball win in 2011. The ticket was sold in Clarksville and shared by Todd Reardon and Darin Fox, both of the Southern Indiana city. • 4,000+: Number of Hoosier Lottery retailers that sell Powerball

$221 million: The jackpot in Indiana's most recent Powerball win in 2011. The ticket was sold in Clarksville and shared by Todd Reardon and Darin Fox, both of the Southern Indiana city. • 4,000+: Number of Hoosier Lottery retailers that sell Powerball

The mega jackpot in the Powerball multi-state lottery has soared to $500 million ahead of Wednesday night's drawing. Watch the drawing live at 11 on ABC 7! That's a cash option of $337.8 million before taxes. Lottery officials