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Winners can choose between 30 annual payments or a one-time lump sum reflecting the jackpot's current cash value. But then comes the taxes.

(NEXSTAR) — Unless you purchased your Powerball ticket in Missouri or Texas, you likely didn’t win the $1.787 billion jackpot during Saturday’s drawing. But don’t throw away your ticket just yet.

Here are Wednesday’s winning lottery numbers: The estimated Powerball jackpot is $174 million. The lump sum payment before taxes would be about $80.7 million.

Most winners choose the lump sum payout over a 29-year annuity, but hefty taxes and inflation steadily eat away at prize money.