Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Last-minute rush expected for Powerball tickets today with record-high jackpot at stake
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Driven by high-volume ticket sales, The Powerball® jackpot has grown to a $500 million annuity value, or a $327.4 million cash prize, for the Wednesday, Nov. 28 drawing. The jackpot had previously stood at a Powerball game-record $425 million annuity, or a $278.3 million cash prize. Only one U.S. lottery jackpot has ever been larger: the $656 million Mega Millions jackpot on March 30, 2012, which was claimed as a $471 million cash prize. “Pennsylvania Lottery players are very excited about this record Powerball jackpot, and that excitement is being reflected in our ticket sales,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Todd Rucci.“We urge our players to purchase their Powerball tickets early to avoid a last-minute rush, and to …
Last-minute rush expected for Powerball tickets today with record-high jackpot at stake
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Driven by high-volume ticket sales, The Powerball® jackpot has grown to a $500 million annuity value, or a $327.4 million cash prize, for the Wednesday, Nov. 28 drawing. The jackpot had previously stood at a Powerball game-record $425 million annuity, or a $278.3 million cash prize. Only one U.S. lottery jackpot has ever been larger: the $656 million Mega Millions jackpot on March 30, 2012, which was claimed as a $471 million cash prize. “Pennsylvania Lottery players are very excited about this record Powerball jackpot, and that excitement is being reflected in our ticket sales,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Todd Rucci.“We urge our players to purchase their Powerball tickets early to avoid a last-minute rush, and to …
Patch wants to know if you're buying a ticket for tonight's big Powerball drawing
Tonight's Powerball jackpot is a whopping $500 million and ticket sales are expected to be busy today! Winning at least some money doesn't seem too far out of the question consideing that a $2 million Powerball ticket was sold in the Bethlehem area just last month. So are you investing $2 in a chance for millions? What would you do with the winnings? Tell us in the comments section below!
Patch wants to know if you're buying a ticket for tonight's big Powerball drawing
Tonight's Powerball jackpot is a whopping $500 million and ticket sales are expected to be busy today! Winning at least some money doesn't seem too far out of the question consideing that a $2 million Powerball ticket was sold in the Bethlehem area just last month. So are you investing $2 in a chance for millions? What would you do with the winnings? Tell us in the comments section below!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Powerball has reached a near-record prize of $425 million for Wednesday's drawing
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Monday, November 26, 2012
As the Powerball® jackpot has reached a game-record $425 million annuity value, or a $278.3 million cash prize, for the Wednesday, Nov. 28 drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery today reminded its customers to play responsibly. Only one U.S. lottery jackpot has ever been larger: the $656 million Mega Millions jackpot on March 30, 2012, which was claimed as a $471 million cash prize. The current Powerball jackpot run began Oct. 6 and there have been 15 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner. A $2 million Powerball ticket was sold in the Lehigh Valley last month. Through Nov. 25, the Pennsylvania Lottery has seen more than $58 million in Powerball and Powerplay sales for the current jackpot run. Considering about 30 cents of each dollar …
Powerball has reached a near-record prize of $425 million for Wednesday's drawing
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Monday, November 26, 2012
As the Powerball® jackpot has reached a game-record $425 million annuity value, or a $278.3 million cash prize, for the Wednesday, Nov. 28 drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery today reminded its customers to play responsibly. Only one U.S. lottery jackpot has ever been larger: the $656 million Mega Millions jackpot on March 30, 2012, which was claimed as a $471 million cash prize. The current Powerball jackpot run began Oct. 6 and there have been 15 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner. A $2 million Powerball ticket was sold in the Lehigh Valley last month. Through Nov. 25, the Pennsylvania Lottery has seen more than $58 million in Powerball and Powerplay sales for the current jackpot run. Considering about 30 cents of each dollar …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Terms for a potential PA Lottery private management agreement are in the works, according to an e-mail from the governor's office
Editor's note: To read the terms of agreement and a document including a list of frequently asked questions about the agreement, click on the attached PDF files. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will announce later today the terms for a potential private management agreement for the Pennsylvania Lottery -- a deal that reportedly would call for a $150 million upfront payment “to be provided by a private manager," according to an email sent by Gov. Tom Corbett’s office. Canon-McMillan Patch has obtained a copy of the email in which Andrew J. Ritter Jr., the governor’s executive deputy secretary, said the commonwealth would retain ownership and control of the lottery. The commonwealth would continue to handle specific business …
Terms for a potential PA Lottery private management agreement are in the works, according to an e-mail from the governor's office
Editor's note: To read the terms of agreement and a document including a list of frequently asked questions about the agreement, click on the attached PDF files. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will announce later today the terms for a potential private management agreement for the Pennsylvania Lottery -- a deal that reportedly would call for a $150 million upfront payment “to be provided by a private manager," according to an email sent by Gov. Tom Corbett’s office. Canon-McMillan Patch has obtained a copy of the email in which Andrew J. Ritter Jr., the governor’s executive deputy secretary, said the commonwealth would retain ownership and control of the lottery. The commonwealth would continue to handle specific business …
Mom of DnNnD
1:02 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
We have a lottery pool at work and invest $3 per person per month on the Mega Millions lottery. Well, not doing so well this year so we took our small winnings and bought Powerball tickets for tonight. Hopefully we win, Momma needs a new pair of shoes. more ›