"this was the first time the seven co-workers purchased Powerball tickets together...."
Ah yes, let's not forget all the "first times" either. How do we go back to the first time? Funny I never heard, "We are very happy with our winnings. This is the 30,000th time we have played, and it will be good to get some of that money back." I think when I win I am going to say that.