The $1.787 billion prize, which was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history, followed 41 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

The jackpot has soared to $1.7 billion after 42 straight drawings without a winner.

The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.8 billion on Friday. Here's what the winner can expect to pay in taxes.