They instituted an escalating payout for the annuities. This site allows you to pick your withholding and state and it tells you what you actually take home.
https://www.usamega.com/powerball/jackpot
Thank you for confirming my hunch. Yes, the annuity choice is almost double in total revenue received.
The big question is how much money could one make in 30 years with a 200M starting investment fund.
I believe money doubles in 7 years at 10% interest. I could be all wet. Ha!