A billion-dollar jackpot is up for grabs in this weekend's Powerball drawing. See the 18 states where a winner could remain anonymous.

Wednesday night's Powerball drawing has an estimated jackpot of $1.4 billion, but the actual amount a winner collects depends on factors including state taxes.

Americans are eagerly awaiting the next Powerball drawing in hopes of winning an estimated $1.7 billion. What to know about the Powerball jackpot.