$425 MILLION: Largest Powerball lottery jackpot in history

Nov 25, 2012, 12:55 am (423 comments)

Powerball

2nd largest jackpot the world has ever seen

By Todd Northrop

Let the frenzy begin.

For only the 2nd time in the history of United States lotteries — or in the history of lotteries around the world — a lottery jackpot run-up has exceeded $400 million.

It's a prize level never seen by the Powerball multi-state game, and only once seen by the rival Mega Millions game.  And millions upon millions of people around the country will be lining up for their chance to claim the historic jackpot Wednesday evening.

The new high-water mark of $425 million for the current Powerball jackpot was achieved after no winning tickets were sold for Saturday night's $325 million grand prize.  And if past ticket sales are any indication of what will happen this week, the jackpot may get bigger — much bigger — by the time the drawing kicks off.

The lump-sum cash payout value of Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is a staggering $278.3 million.  After-tax cash and annuity prize amounts are reported state-by-state on the Jackpot Analysis page at USA Mega, a web site devoted to the Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state lottery games.

The cash payout value also sets a record for the largest ever offered by Powerball, and only second to Mega Million's record of $471 million, set on March 30, 2012.  (See list of all-time record annuity and cash jackpots below.)

In January, Powerball's pricing and prize structure changed, with the game's organizers claiming that the changes would produce bigger jackpots more often — and they were right.  Within the first year of the changes, Powerball produced three $300+ million jackpot run-ups, and the thrid one — this current jackpot run-up — has produced the first-ever $400+ million grand prize for Powerball.

Players should note that jackpot amounts are conservative estimates provided by the lotteries, and are often somewhat higher by the time the drawing occurs.  In this case, it may be a lot higher, perhaps nearing the half-billion dollar mark.

The historic prize is the result of 15 consecutive draws without a winner.  The run-up started as a $40 million prize on October 6, 2012.

The winning numbers for Saturday, November 24, 2012 were 22, 32, 37, 44, and 50, with Powerball number 34.

Even though nobody won the jackpot Satuday, 11 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $1,000,000 prize: 1 from Arizona, 1 from Florida, 2 from New Jersey, 3 from New York, 1 from Oregon, 1 from Texas, 1 from Virginia, and 1 from Wisconsin.

Of all the second-prize winners, only one of the tickets sold in New York was purchased with the Power Play option for an extra $1. Because they purchased the Power Play, that particular ticket is now worth $2 million.

90 tickets matched four white numbers plus the Powerball and won $10,000. Of those tickets, 13 were purchased with the Power Play option, increasing the prize to $40,000.

Following the Wednesday drawing, the Powerball annuity jackpot estimate was raised $100 million from its previous amount of $325 million. The cash value was raised by $65.5 million from its previous amount of $212.8 million.

When a Powerball ticket is purchased with the Power Play option for an extra $1 per ticket, any non-jackpot prize is increased according to a fixed prize schedule, which can be found on the Powerball Drawing Detail page at USA Mega, as well as on the Powerball Prize Payouts page at Lottery Post.

Powerball is now played in 42 states, plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Drawings are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  Tickets cost $2 each.

Powerball lottery results are published within minutes of the drawing at USA Mega (www.usamega.com).  The USA Mega Web site provides lottery players in-depth information about the United States's two biggest multi-state lottery games, Mega Millions and Powerball.

Top 25 United States lottery jackpots of all time

Saturday's Powerball jackpot currently stands as the 2nd-largest lottery jackpot of all time in the United States.  The amount of the jackpot may rise before the drawing Saturday night, as lotteries are typically conservative in their initial estimates, and brisk sales may push the jackpot estimate higher by draw time.

If nobody wins Saturday, it's anyone's guess how high it will go.

  1. Mega Millions: $656 million, Mar. 30, 2012 - Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
  2. Powerball: $425 million, Nov. 28, 2012 - Preliminary estimate, not won yet
  3. Mega Millions: $390 million, Mar. 6, 2007 - Georgia, New Jersey
  4. Mega Millions: $380 million, Jan. 4, 2011 - Idaho, Washington
  5. Powerball: $365 million, Feb. 18, 2006 - Nebraska
  6. The Big Game: $363 million, May 9, 2000 - Illinois, Michigan
  7. Powerball: $340 million, Oct. 19, 2005 - Oregon
  8. Powerball: $337 million, Aug. 15, 2012 - Michigan
  9. Powerball: $336.4 million, Feb. 11, 2012 - Rhode Island
  10. Mega Millions: $336 million, Aug. 28, 2009 - California, New York
  11. The Big Game: $331 million, Apr. 16, 2002 - Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey
  12. Mega Millions: $330 million, Aug. 31, 2007 - Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia
  13. Mega Millions: $319 million, Mar. 25, 2011 - New York
  14. Mega Millions: $315 million, Nov. 15, 2005 - California
  15. Powerball: $314.9 million, Dec. 26, 2002 - West Virgina
  16. Powerball: $314.3 million, Aug. 25, 2007 - Indiana
  17. Powerball: $295.7 million, Jul. 29, 1998 - Indiana
  18. Powerball: $295 million, Aug. 25, 2001 - Delaware, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Hampshire
  19. Mega Millions: $294 million, Jul. 2, 2004 - Massachusetts
  20. Powerball: $276.3 million, Mar. 15, 2008 - West Virgina
  21. Mega Millions: $275 million, Feb. 22, 2008 - Georgia
  22. Mega Millions: $270 million, Feb. 28, 2006 - Ohio
  23. Mega Millions: $266 million, May 4, 2010 - California
  24. Mega Millions: $265 million, Apr. 18, 2006 - Ohio
  25. Powerball: $261.6 million, Jun. 2, 2010 - Ohio

For those keeping score, the number of jackpots in the top 25, by lottery game, are:

  • Mega Millions: 12
  • Powerball: 11
  • The Big Game: 2

The Big Game is the original name of Mega Millions, from the game's first drawing on Sep. 6, 1996 through May 14, 2002.  The name was changed to Mega Millions starting with the May 17, 2002 drawing.

Top 20 cash value jackpots

Since many lottery winners collect their winnings in cash, the lump-sum payout is an important measure of what a winning ticket could be worth.  The new Powerball jackpot ranks as the 2nd-highest ever in the United States.

  1. Mega Millions: $471 million cash, Mar. 30, 2012 ($656 million annuity) - Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
  2. Powerball: $278.3 million cash, Nov. 28, 2012 ($425 million annuity) - Preliminary estimate, not won yet
  3. Mega Millions: $240 million cash, Jan. 4, 2011 ($380 million annuity) - Idaho, Washington
  4. Mega Millions: $233.1 million cash, Mar. 6, 2007 ($390 million annuity) - Georgia, New Jersey
  5. Powerball: $224.7 million cash, Aug. 15, 2012 ($337 million annuity) - Michigan
  6. Mega Millions: $214 million cash, Aug. 28, 2009 ($336 million annuity) - California, New York
  7. Powerball: $210 million cash, Feb. 11, 2012 ($336.4 million annuity) - Rhode Island
  8. Mega Millions: $202.9 million cash, Mar. 25, 2011 ($319 million annuity) - New York
  9. Mega Millions: $194.4. million cash, Aug. 31, 2007 ($330 million annuity) - Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia
  10. Mega Millions: $185 million cash, Nov. 15, 2005 ($315 million annuity) - California
  11. The Big Game: $180 million cash, May 9, 2000 ($363 million annuity) - Illinois, Michigan
  12. Powerball: $177.3 million cash, Feb. 18, 2006 ($365 million annuity) - Nebraska
  13. Mega Millions: $168 million cash, July 2, 2004 ($294 million annuity) - Massachusetts
  14. Mega Millions: $167.7 million cash, Feb. 22, 2008 ($275 million annuity) - Georgia
  15. Powerball: $166 million cash, Aug. 25, 2001 ($295 million annuity) - Delaware, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Hampshire
  16. Mega Millions: $165.2 million cash, May 4, 2010 ($266 million annuity) - California
  17. Powerball: $164.4 million cash, won Oct. 19, 2005 ($340 million annuity) - Oregon
  18. Mega Millions: $164 million cash, Feb. 28, 2006 ($270 million annuity) - Ohio
  19. Powerball: $161.5 million cash, July 29, 1998 ($295.7 million annuity) - Indiana
  20. Mega Millions: $156.1 million cash, Sept. 16, 2005 ($258 million annuity) - New Jersey

Lottery Post Staff

Comments

maringoman's avatarmaringoman

Mary mother of Jesus!

C0w Pi3

This has been an insane year for lottery jackpots. first the 656 million one in march and now this one..

VenomV12

Sweet Jesus...

CAL-LottoPlayer

Too bad I live 400 miles away from the nearest state.

Erzulieredeyes's avatarErzulieredeyes

The people running the Powerball might let it roll one more time to get bragging rights over Mega Millions and to make the $656 MM forgettable.

I'm sure by Wednesday this Jackpot will be well over 500 million, it would have been over that amount if POWERBALL increased their jackpots like Mega Millions and did not hold back their secret stash.

Anyway, game is on. Will be buying $10 for this game maybe a little more.

OHIO needs a PB win!!

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by C0w Pi3 on Nov 25, 2012

This has been an insane year for lottery jackpots. first the 656 million one in march and now this one..

You can say that again!!

I'm happy for PowerBall, now it's their turn for the really really big prizeSmile

This just might get bigger than MegaMillions!!

weshar75's avatarweshar75

I am buying my tickets early so I don't have to wait for others in line.  Good luck to me!-weshar75

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zinniagirl's avatarzinniagirl

Well, I will surrender and play one ticket.

Piaceri

Quote: Originally posted by weshar75 on Nov 25, 2012

I am buying my tickets early so I don't have to wait for others in line.  Good luck to me!-weshar75

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Ditto. I'll be out before church in the morning to pick some up. May still pick up more later in the week. Got to hit the lucky spots around here.

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Quote: Originally posted by Libra0926 on Nov 25, 2012

Christmas 2012 and New Years 2013 will be Fabulous for Somebody or Somebodies

 

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Todd's avatarTodd

Quote: Originally posted by CAL-LottoPlayer on Nov 25, 2012

Too bad I live 400 miles away from the nearest state.

This service is very reliable, and provides scanned images of your actual tickets.

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? 

What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   I suppose it would be great to keep a few million and start a charity with the rest, but I will never understand the buying frenzy that starts every time the jackpot gets to these astronomical levels.   Only 1 person in the entire State of Florida got the 5 white balls, winning a million with a $2 ticket.  That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB. 

However, somebody's going to win the jackpot, so I wish everyone here a lot of luck!  Smiley

Frank12449

I'll get my usual one set of numbers for $2. I've always been baffled at why people spend "real" amounts of $$$, like $20 on 10 sets of numbers, when that's only covering 10 of more than 175 million combinations of numbers. Tonight on my one set, I got 2 of 6 numbers, and 2 others were 1 digit off. I know someone who spent $10 on 5 sets, and got only 1 number on 1 of the 5 sets. Plus I've been in past work lottery pools with anywhere from 50 - 100 sets of numbers, and typically that resulted in 3 or 4 lines being powerball or powerball plus 1 number, but they were always a far less payout than total money invested.

On the other hand, since there's no law that I know of, of how many times you can win the lottery, or how many tickets you can buy, here's my dream plan of being the first lottery winning billionaire. After winning this Wednesday, with the one time cash payout after taxes being almost 200 million, that would buy almost 100 million sets of different numbers, covering more than 50% of the possible combinations of numbers. In not long from now, with how often since 2012 with the changes that the powerball jackpot goes high, there's bound to be a cash payout soon (after taxes) of 250 million or higher. By winning that, it would increase my winnings from about 200 million into 250 million or more. Repeat that process a handful of times, and I'm a billionaire. Of course, I may the lose the 1 : 2 bet and leave myself with next to no money left, but those are <snip> good odds. Even better, nobody wins this Wednesday and the jackpot increases to a win of 350 million (or more) in one time cash payout. Then I'd have enough money to play every combination of numbers and be guaranteed to win the jackpot. The one issue there being not knowing if I'd be the sole winner, or have to split it 50/50 with one other person, or only get 33% with two other people, etc. I'd still do it though even if I were 1 of 3 winners. In that scenario, if the cash payout was 400 million, I'd wind up 50 million ahead if I were the only winner, or at "only" 133 million if I were 1 of 3 winners. Plus, since there's so much press and hounding of large lottery winners, I might as well go all out and be known as the biggest lottery winner who keeps betting all his money to keep winning more lotteries.

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four4me

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Nov 25, 2012

I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? 

What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   I suppose it would be great to keep a few million and start a charity with the rest, but I will never understand the buying frenzy that starts every time the jackpot gets to these astronomical levels.   Only 1 person in the entire State of Florida got the 5 white balls, winning a million with a $2 ticket.  That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB. 

However, somebody's going to win the jackpot, so I wish everyone here a lot of luck!  Smiley

I'd be besides myself if i won either amount but the difference for me would be having a twin screw Scarab boat or a single prop cabin cruiser. Scarab's aren't cheep neither is ocean front property.
Where have you been woman?
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Frank12449

"I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   I suppose it would be great to keep a few million and start a charity with the rest, but I will never understand the buying frenzy that starts every time the jackpot gets to these astronomical levels"

 

It's because of the "been there done that" syndrome. Even though 99.99% of people (actually more than that) don't win the jackpot, they get jaded by seeing "the same old dollar amounts". Psychologically, people just get more excited when they see rarely seen (or never before seen) dollar amounts. I play every drawing even when it's "only" 40 million.

I even play sweet million twice per week at $1 per game for a jackpot that's only 1 million (660 thousand in NY state after taxes). I'd be very excited to have $660,000, let alone 100's of millions. I've won more money playing sweet million by the way, with its much better odds, than I have in powerball. In about the last 2 years in sweet million, I got 4 numbers, 5 different times, for a total payout of $200. Plus many times I got 3 numbers for $3. At twice per week, that's $104 per year, so I'm actually a bit ahead in sweet million of total money won vs total money spent, and that's a rare thing in any lottery game.

Simba774

Oh, my freaking God! I cannot believe the PB is 400 million dollars! The Powerball!Eek

 

God, give me a cut of this! I will be praying for a cut of this!Blue Angel

 

No, I'm not getting excited. I haven't won anything yet.

jackpotismine's avatarjackpotismine

Somebody is going to win because all the combinations possible has been bought. Just a question of who.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Nov 25, 2012

I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? 

What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   I suppose it would be great to keep a few million and start a charity with the rest, but I will never understand the buying frenzy that starts every time the jackpot gets to these astronomical levels.   Only 1 person in the entire State of Florida got the 5 white balls, winning a million with a $2 ticket.  That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB. 

However, somebody's going to win the jackpot, so I wish everyone here a lot of luck!  Smiley

The current large jackpot is the result of a long string of games when the house did win. Cumulative-jackpot lotteries such as Powerball are essentially a massive transfer of value from the dupes who play when the jackpot is small to the wiser ones who wait until the jackpot is big, with the house taking a healthy cut along the way. Here's the one piece of solid advice in this column: If you play Powerball every day, stop playing Powerball every day. If your dollar can be spent for a 1 in 80 million chance of $10 million or a 1 in 80 million chance of $120 million, why would you choose the former? By Jordan Ellenberg.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Frank12449 on Nov 25, 2012

"I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   I suppose it would be great to keep a few million and start a charity with the rest, but I will never understand the buying frenzy that starts every time the jackpot gets to these astronomical levels"

 

It's because of the "been there done that" syndrome. Even though 99.99% of people (actually more than that) don't win the jackpot, they get jaded by seeing "the same old dollar amounts". Psychologically, people just get more excited when they see rarely seen (or never before seen) dollar amounts. I play every drawing even when it's "only" 40 million.

I even play sweet million twice per week at $1 per game for a jackpot that's only 1 million (660 thousand in NY state after taxes). I'd be very excited to have $660,000, let alone 100's of millions. I've won more money playing sweet million by the way, with its much better odds, than I have in powerball. In about the last 2 years in sweet million, I got 4 numbers, 5 different times, for a total payout of $200. Plus many times I got 3 numbers for $3. At twice per week, that's $104 per year, so I'm actually a bit ahead in sweet million of total money won vs total money spent, and that's a rare thing in any lottery game.

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xenia128

I know for sure this jackpot will be hit this Wednesday because it will be me........ Come on Louisiana, take home the big money and send it straight to my account. If reporters come looking, ill be long gone.

A girl can dream and turn it into reality to a life she never had....

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Uh Oh!

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Piaceri

Quote: Originally posted by dpoly1 on Nov 25, 2012

Uh Oh!

Dance

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GiveFive's avatarGiveFive

Quote: Originally posted by jackpotismine on Nov 25, 2012

Somebody is going to win because all the combinations possible has been bought. Just a question of who.

I respectfuly disagree.

There was approximately 50% "coverage" of the total possible number of combinations (175,223,510) when the PB jackpot got to 325 million for the August 15, 2012 drawing.  A little more than 86 million combo's (lines)were sold for that drawing, but many of the lines (numbers printed on the tickets) were duplicated, so that reduces the amount of coverage of possible combinations that were sold. (Duplicated lines of numbers sometimes produce more than one winner of a jackpot, but that didnt happen in August, there was 1 jackpot winner in Michigan) For those that dont know, "coverage" is defined as when the sales of tickets increases, a larger number of different possible combinations of numbers printed on the tickets is generated. The greater the percentage of coverage of the total possible combinations, the greater the chance of the jackpot being won.

I didnt see the amount of lines sold for last nights drawing yet, but I suspect the coverage will be about the same as August 15th's. My guess is that it will be greater than 50%.

Oversig

For everyone that thinks the lottery is not rigged!

"That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB."

Yeah! think of how the biggest lottery was won by 3 freaking tickets!

Most that are high are always split with more than 1 winner it seams.

Instead of making the lottery payouts higher why not every time they draw numbers they keep drawing until they have a winner so at least 2 winning ticket holders per week  win some  worth while money???

sully16's avatarsully16

Good luck everyone, it's a nail biter now.

dallascowboyfan's avatardallascowboyfan

$425 million sounds good to me......White Bounce

LottoGuyBC's avatarLottoGuyBC

     $425M+ Smash

Artist77's avatarArtist77

OMG!  I will go crazy and get two tickets again.

Win$500Quick's avatarWin$500Quick

This Powerball jackpot is coming to Florida.

RedStang's avatarRedStang

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

The current large jackpot is the result of a long string of games when the house did win. Cumulative-jackpot lotteries such as Powerball are essentially a massive transfer of value from the dupes who play when the jackpot is small to the wiser ones who wait until the jackpot is big, with the house taking a healthy cut along the way. Here's the one piece of solid advice in this column: If you play Powerball every day, stop playing Powerball every day. If your dollar can be spent for a 1 in 80 million chance of $10 million or a 1 in 80 million chance of $120 million, why would you choose the former? By Jordan Ellenberg.

Must drive you nuts being so close to all those second place winners. I can see why your thrifty.

willie123

I have a feeling they will let it go to new york or jersey because of the storm for three weeks ny has won the million and yesterday ny won the 1and2 million prize but like everyone i will buy the tickets i really think with the lottery setup the way it is they can choose if the jackpot has a winner and what state gets it.

joshuacloak's avatarjoshuacloak

glad to see powerball joined hes  cousin mega millions in 400 million range

they grow up so fastCool

 

i had some massive lotto fever thanks to mega millions 600m one

 

am sure this  powerball  give me the lottery fever again!

cue the 100s of media reports about this. free marketing time for lotteries!

also think state lotteries will set new sales records for the month :D lucky dogs

 

and its a good thing indeed tod powerball changed its game design/rules

before the change, we even had a stupid Cap on lottery jackpot amount

, it would Never of got this high with that thing sure in there, the change was for the better!

now we can see how big powerball can go.

i was thinking before tonite, o ya 300+ million, its won . nope, what a happy shock.

Nuclear Alarm Siren sounds plays in background.

i think mega millions 600m jackpot, got raised  many times over,  lotto fever is back and there no telling how high this pupply will fly before drawing time

500+ million  easy i say by draw time

i doubt it can reach mega millions total, sadly it would need 1 more draw for that

and if it somehow pulls off that like 3% chance of whatever % chance of it rolling

with nearly ever Set of numbers played, and rolls, say hello to 800 million range, 

god help us all if it does that"wallets will be hurting"   as am sure people personal "lottery budgets " how much they spend on it, are already being tossed out the windows with this one. like mega millions  600 before it, that thing was a monster.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by willie123 on Nov 25, 2012

I have a feeling they will let it go to new york or jersey because of the storm for three weeks ny has won the million and yesterday ny won the 1and2 million prize but like everyone i will buy the tickets i really think with the lottery setup the way it is they can choose if the jackpot has a winner and what state gets it.

You are not alone willie123, Many of our most beloved LP members feel the lottery chooses who wins.

Welcome to LP........................

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by joshuacloak on Nov 25, 2012

glad to see powerball joined hes  cousin mega millions in 400 million range

they grow up so fastCool

 

i had some massive lotto fever thanks to mega millions 600m one

 

am sure this  powerball  give me the lottery fever again!

cue the 100s of media reports about this. free marketing time for lotteries!

also think state lotteries will set new sales records for the month :D lucky dogs

 

and its a good thing indeed tod powerball changed its game design/rules

before the change, we even had a stupid Cap on lottery jackpot amount

, it would Never of got this high with that thing sure in there, the change was for the better!

now we can see how big powerball can go.

i was thinking before tonite, o ya 300+ million, its won . nope, what a happy shock.

Nuclear Alarm Siren sounds plays in background.

i think mega millions 600m jackpot, got raised  many times over,  lotto fever is back and there no telling how high this pupply will fly before drawing time

500+ million  easy i say by draw time

i doubt it can reach mega millions total, sadly it would need 1 more draw for that

and if it somehow pulls off that like 3% chance of whatever % chance of it rolling

with nearly ever Set of numbers played, and rolls, say hello to 800 million range, 

god help us all if it does that"wallets will be hurting"   as am sure people personal "lottery budgets " how much they spend on it, are already being tossed out the windows with this one. like mega millions  600 before it, that thing was a monster.

I may be getting the fevor....... How many 100s of QPs should I buy........ What?

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Nov 25, 2012

OMG!  I will go crazy and get two tickets again.

What?? And not participate in the mass hysteria??

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

What?? And not participate in the mass hysteria??

The very next post will likely be mcginnin56 also telling us that only TWO tickets are in the budget.........

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Nov 25, 2012

OMG!  I will go crazy and get two tickets again.

I was just thinking....... if you call it part of your "budget" you can buy as many tickets as you have money in the bank. You could even borrow money and "budget" the payments.....

sully16's avatarsully16

Quote: Originally posted by willie123 on Nov 25, 2012

I have a feeling they will let it go to new york or jersey because of the storm for three weeks ny has won the million and yesterday ny won the 1and2 million prize but like everyone i will buy the tickets i really think with the lottery setup the way it is they can choose if the jackpot has a winner and what state gets it.

Willie, I think it will go to Michigan, Big Grin

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Oversig on Nov 25, 2012

For everyone that thinks the lottery is not rigged!

"That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB."

Yeah! think of how the biggest lottery was won by 3 freaking tickets!

Most that are high are always split with more than 1 winner it seams.

Instead of making the lottery payouts higher why not every time they draw numbers they keep drawing until they have a winner so at least 2 winning ticket holders per week  win some  worth while money???

HOW TO WIN THE LOTTERY BY NOT PLAYING= SAVE YOUR MONEY.

I play the lottery to support education? lol

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

The very next post will likely be mcginnin56 also telling us that only TWO tickets are in the budget.........

I lost $2 on the powerball last night. I really hate the lottery. lol lol lol

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

What?? And not participate in the mass hysteria??

I went from zero to 100% with a $2 powerball ticket, and I did not win.

Ronnie316

Spend $40. Thrifty, and go from zero to 2000%................What?

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

I may be getting the fevor....... How many 100s of QPs should I buy........ What?

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction when I spend more than $2 on powerball.lol

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by RedStang on Nov 25, 2012

Must drive you nuts being so close to all those second place winners. I can see why your thrifty.

You have to be rich to play a game like PB. I can't chase these PB jackpots rollovers; PB jackpots roll too fast. Oh, wait I still have $2 to play.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by zinniagirl on Nov 25, 2012

Well, I will surrender and play one ticket.

You have made a wise economic decision. Good Luck.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Nov 25, 2012

I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? 

What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   I suppose it would be great to keep a few million and start a charity with the rest, but I will never understand the buying frenzy that starts every time the jackpot gets to these astronomical levels.   Only 1 person in the entire State of Florida got the 5 white balls, winning a million with a $2 ticket.  That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB. 

However, somebody's going to win the jackpot, so I wish everyone here a lot of luck!  Smiley

"Only 1 person in the entire State of Florida got the 5 white balls, winning a million with a $2 ticket.  That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB."

ZERO CHANCE OF 175,223,510 VERSUS 1 CHANCE OF 175,223,510?

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

"Only 1 person in the entire State of Florida got the 5 white balls, winning a million with a $2 ticket.  That should tell you something about the odds of hitting all 5 numbers and the PB."

ZERO CHANCE OF 175,223,510 VERSUS 1 CHANCE OF 175,223,510?

You live in NY Thrifty. just buy one ticket in each borough and you are sure to win it all.......

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

The very next post will likely be mcginnin56 also telling us that only TWO tickets are in the budget.........

not yet, he is driving the 50 mile round trip to buy his tickets in ma even though they sell them in his cowtown in nh.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Nov 25, 2012

not yet, he is driving the 50 mile round trip to buy his tickets in ma even though they sell them in his cowtown in nh.

Thats a long way to go for TWO tickets............

mken35's avatarmken35

I have Christmas powerball fever of 425 million wishes to pray for.... I couldn't sleep

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

You live in NY Thrifty. just buy one ticket in each borough and you are sure to win it all.......

Are you asking me to travel to mars to get the winning numbers? lol

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Nov 25, 2012

not yet, he is driving the 50 mile round trip to buy his tickets in ma even though they sell them in his cowtown in nh.

      I Agree!   Actually I do head into MA every Friday, to pick up their state games, as well as PB and MM.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Spend $40. Thrifty, and go from zero to 2000%................What?

I WILL PLAY THE LOTTERY SOMEDAY TO AVOID THE LOTTERY INSANITY. IT IS OKAY TO DREAM.

I AM A THRIFTY LOTTERY PLAYER BECAUSE I SAVE LINES TO PLAY SOMEDAY.

OUR REGULAR LOTTERY PROGRAMMING.

1) Playing the lottery more often for less lines= Playing a single line.

2) Playing the lottery less often for more lines= Playing multiple lines.

3) Playing the lottery less often for less lines= Playing a single line monthly or yearly.

4) Playing the lottery more often for more lines= Spending more money= Gambling addiction.

SET A LOTTERY STOP LOSS LIMIT TO MINIMIZE OUR LOSSES.

A lottery stop loss limit is very important to be a successful lottery player over the long term.

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY

Frank12449

Looking through some of the posts by people....do people really think the people in charge "decide" which state is going to win? As for NY, well that's easy, a higher population means more people play in the state of NY than any other state. The powerball total winners page shows that NY was easily the state last night with the highest amount of winners, as is the case with every drawing.

I also find it "interesting" how some people try and predict which numbers are "due" to hit based on some silly formula. The machine can't read the numbers on any of the balls, it simply spits out 5 of 59, and then 1 of 35. It's totally random.

Erzulieredeyes's avatarErzulieredeyes

Quote: Originally posted by Frank12449 on Nov 25, 2012

Looking through some of the posts by people....do people really think the people in charge "decide" which state is going to win? As for NY, well that's easy, a higher population means more people play in the state of NY than any other state. The powerball total winners page shows that NY was easily the state last night with the highest amount of winners, as is the case with every drawing.

I also find it "interesting" how some people try and predict which numbers are "due" to hit based on some silly formula. The machine can't read the numbers on any of the balls, it simply spits out 5 of 59, and then 1 of 35. It's totally random.

That's what they want you to think! I believe the lottery people chooses the state and the  Jackpot amount for its winners ahead of time. I sometimes question tho if they choose its winners and terminals. Maybe Jesse Ventura will investigate it since it's a conspiracy wondered by many.

NY has been hitting left and right and NY is only a  fraction of all the PB/MM players throughout the states. It just doesn't add up to the 175 million odds for them to have hit so many times this year. And I am not talking about 2nd prize winnings either, it seems like almost every jackpot this year was hit by NEW YORK..LO L

Whatever the case, I hope the Powerball hits Painesville Ohio and selects my tickets. If they do I will retract my statement and clear any skepticism about the lottery.

lovliness

Just joined.  Want to say I very seldom play.  Only participate when the stakes are very high, as in this one.  One thing I do know, if I every hit the jackpot and it was enormously high or whatever it was, I would be thinking of all the good that could be done with the money, not all the goodies I could treat myself to.  I'm comfortable but certainly not wealthy but it always amazes me when people are questioned as to what they would do with the money if they won.  Very few think of so many people in need who they could help and the good that this money could accomplish.  Of course, I would help my family and keep a decent ammount for my husband and myself to secure our future, but the bulk of it should be put to good use to help those who are struggling.  After hurricaine Sandy, the lucky winner will be able to do just that and I hope they keep this in mind.  No one needs the amount of money that is at stake here.  Remember, money does not bring happiness but helping others should.

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

I purchased my Powerball ticket about 15 minutes ago. There was a short line, but the store has two lottery machines, so I walked around the line and went to the other machine with no line. As I walked out the door with my Powerball ticket, the people still in line gave me the most puzzled looks ................. I just silently thanked them for their donation!

Big Grin Santa $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

ryanm

Powerball was smart to remove their record jackpot cap.  If they still had it, the jackpot would be at only $390 million annuity.  The reason PB used to have the cap was because they know some players only play when the jackpot is a "record," and if they set a record at $725 million, they miss chances to set records at $425 million, $525 million, $625 million, etc.  I guess they FINALLY realized that if they don't take records away from themselves, Mega Millions will.

kyokushin187's avatarkyokushin187

What if this jp is won by one person? That would really be life changing.

GiveFive's avatarGiveFive

"NY has been hitting left and right and NY is only a  fraction of all the PB/MM players throughout the states. It just doesn't add up to the 175 million odds for them to have hit so many times this year. And I am not talking about 2nd prize winnings either, it seems like almost every jackpot this year was hit by NEW YORK"

Of all 42 states that have PB, do you know which state usually has the highest amount of PB ticket sales?  It's New York.

For the 11/21/2012 drawing, total sales of PB was $86,533,120.  Of that total, New York sold $10,691,772, followed by Florida which sold $9,136,130. Pennsylvania and New Jersey had ticket sales for that same drawing of greater than 6 million dollars and 5 million dollars respectively. 

On the other hand, Ohio sold $2,528,614 for the 11/21/12 drawing.  New York and Florida combined sold almost TEN TIMES as many tickets as were sold in Ohio. 

The most amount of Jackpots won in 2012 was not in New York.  If you check the winners stories page at The PowerBall website, you'll see two jackpot winners in Iowa, one in Michigan, one in Pennsylvania, two in Rhode Island, one in New Jersey, one in Connecticut and one in New York.

OldSchoolPa's avatarOldSchoolPa

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

The current large jackpot is the result of a long string of games when the house did win. Cumulative-jackpot lotteries such as Powerball are essentially a massive transfer of value from the dupes who play when the jackpot is small to the wiser ones who wait until the jackpot is big, with the house taking a healthy cut along the way. Here's the one piece of solid advice in this column: If you play Powerball every day, stop playing Powerball every day. If your dollar can be spent for a 1 in 80 million chance of $10 million or a 1 in 80 million chance of $120 million, why would you choose the former? By Jordan Ellenberg.

I play every drawing because the one time I was guilted into not playing a set of numbers by my wife, they hit when the MM jackpot was a mere $12 million annuity. That $4 million after taxes would have been much better for me. And I have observed a few lucky souls hit right after the big amount was hit previously...I don't think they are complaining about how they spent their dollar(s).

Marconis's avatarMarconis

Only spending the usual $2. It's all the same, just bigger and better dreams at night.

Frank12449

Quote: Originally posted by GiveFive on Nov 25, 2012

"NY has been hitting left and right and NY is only a  fraction of all the PB/MM players throughout the states. It just doesn't add up to the 175 million odds for them to have hit so many times this year. And I am not talking about 2nd prize winnings either, it seems like almost every jackpot this year was hit by NEW YORK"

Of all 42 states that have PB, do you know which state usually has the highest amount of PB ticket sales?  It's New York.

For the 11/21/2012 drawing, total sales of PB was $86,533,120.  Of that total, New York sold $10,691,772, followed by Florida which sold $9,136,130. Pennsylvania and New Jersey had ticket sales for that same drawing of greater than 6 million dollars and 5 million dollars respectively. 

On the other hand, Ohio sold $2,528,614 for the 11/21/12 drawing.  New York and Florida combined sold almost TEN TIMES as many tickets as were sold in Ohio. 

The most amount of Jackpots won in 2012 was not in New York.  If you check the winners stories page at The PowerBall website, you'll see two jackpot winners in Iowa, one in Michigan, one in Pennsylvania, two in Rhode Island, one in New Jersey, one in Connecticut and one in New York.

Thanks for your post of logic and math.  Cheers

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by OldSchoolPa on Nov 25, 2012

I play every drawing because the one time I was guilted into not playing a set of numbers by my wife, they hit when the MM jackpot was a mere $12 million annuity. That $4 million after taxes would have been much better for me. And I have observed a few lucky souls hit right after the big amount was hit previously...I don't think they are complaining about how they spent their dollar(s).

Did you get a divorce......What?

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Frank12449 on Nov 25, 2012

Thanks for your post of logic and math.  Cheers

I was totally confused by conflicting statements...................

And I am not talking about 2nd prize winnings either, it seems like almost every jackpot this year was hit by NEW YORK"

 

The most amount of Jackpots won in 2012 was not in New York

Ronnie316

                       Crazy

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Marconis on Nov 25, 2012

Only spending the usual $2. It's all the same, just bigger and better dreams at night.

Everyone knows the odds are stacked in your favor in NY, I would kick in and extra 100 if I lived in NY...

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by OldSchoolPa on Nov 25, 2012

I play every drawing because the one time I was guilted into not playing a set of numbers by my wife, they hit when the MM jackpot was a mere $12 million annuity. That $4 million after taxes would have been much better for me. And I have observed a few lucky souls hit right after the big amount was hit previously...I don't think they are complaining about how they spent their dollar(s).

Please tell me you at least kicked her where the nuts would be, if she had any.........

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Please tell me you at least kicked her where the nuts would be, if she had any.........

I went out and bought "a Donald" today. Can anyone tell me if this is a "classic Donald" or a "new Donald"?

Ronnie316

I was aiming for a "classic" but I'm just not sure........

mightwin's avatarmightwin

Some people think I'm crazy to go and drop a few hundred on this draw, but I tell them since I don't drink, smoke or eat fast food, I have to spend some $ on something lol

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mightwin on Nov 25, 2012

Some people think I'm crazy to go and drop a few hundred on this draw, but I tell them since I don't drink, smoke or eat fast food, I have to spend some $ on something lol

Excellent point mightwin, I was at the store buying my "Donald" and watched a lady but $79. worth of cigarettes. She needed 4 books of free matches. I wanted to suggest gambling to her but didn't.....

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

I went out and bought "a Donald" today. Can anyone tell me if this is a "classic Donald" or a "new Donald"?

Hey Ronnie, you have some quality Quick Picks without too many repeats.

How come your ticket does not show the date and time of purchase. New York tickets do. I bought a single line, and it has the 44 from the previous drawing. It really sucks.

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by kyokushin187 on Nov 25, 2012

What if this jp is won by one person? That would really be life changing.

Whoa, one winner? Life changing indeed!!

I want it to roll just one more time so it can go ahead

of the MegaMillions jackpot record lol

I'm buying one ticket w/powerplay.

 

I really think this might become the norm, these huge jackpots,

at least once a year this could happen.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

Hey Ronnie, you have some quality Quick Picks without too many repeats.

How come your ticket does not show the date and time of purchase. New York tickets do. I bought a single line, and it has the 44 from the previous drawing. It really sucks.

We do things a little different here in the wild west Thrifty........

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by kyokushin187 on Nov 25, 2012

What if this jp is won by one person? That would really be life changing.

The Connecticut asset managers might win this jackpot too with a single quick pick ticket.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Nov 25, 2012

Whoa, one winner? Life changing indeed!!

I want it to roll just one more time so it can go ahead

of the MegaMillions jackpot record lol

I'm buying one ticket w/powerplay.

 

I really think this might become the norm, these huge jackpots,

at least once a year this could happen.

When interest rates go higher all JPs will look HUGE.........

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

The Connecticut asset managers might win this jackpot too with a single quick pick ticket.

Assest managers are "smart" players...........

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

We do things a little different here in the wild west Thrifty........

The shotgun playing method will hit a lottery jackpot someday.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

The shotgun playing method will hit a lottery jackpot someday.

Thanks Thrifty, I use the shotgun method on every draw.......

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Assest managers are "smart" players...........

I hope that those smart individuals do not break this PB party with a $2 quick pick ticket. Can you imagine? lol, lol, lol

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Thanks Thrifty, I use the shotgun method on every draw.......

Yes, you are playing the lottery more often for more lines.

I consider you a lottery whale my friend. You are at the top of our lottery programming. lol

RedStang's avatarRedStang

Quote: Originally posted by kyokushin187 on Nov 25, 2012

What if this jp is won by one person? That would really be life changing.

Its going to be depressing if thats the outcome. Will probably p**s alot of peeps off. Thats why i hate rollovers.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Thanks Thrifty, I use the shotgun method on every draw.......

I play multiple lines sporadically.Ronnie you might hit a $1 Million prize on PB very soon.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by RedStang on Nov 25, 2012

Its going to be depressing if thats the outcome. Will probably p**s alot of peeps off. Thats why i hate rollovers.

It is wise to pick a jackpot amount to play with instead of chasing jackpots rollovers.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

When interest rates go higher all JPs will look HUGE.........

Lets hope that we never have a 75% income tax like France.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

Lets hope that we never have a 75% income tax like France.

Or a 75% interest rate.........

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by RedStang on Nov 25, 2012

Its going to be depressing if thats the outcome. Will probably p**s alot of peeps off. Thats why i hate rollovers.

WhyWhat?

What's wrong if only one person won?

I think that would be an even greater story that this person beat the odds.

Now if the winner was 91 years old I'd be like daaaang!!! just kidding lol

Never too old to enjoy money as long as your mind is still sharp.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Nov 25, 2012

Yes, you are playing the lottery more often for more lines.

I consider you a lottery whale my friend. You are at the top of our lottery programming. lol

Thanks Thrifty...... Big fish need to eat too.......

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Or a 75% interest rate.........

We will not have any incentive to play the lottery if they keep increasing taxes in the USA.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Thanks Thrifty...... Big fish need to eat too.......

Small fishes let sharks and whales do all the work when It comes to food. They eat alongside the sharks and the whales.lol

mightwin's avatarmightwin

Going to be interesting to see how many tickets are sold compared with the record mega jackpot. Only getting half the tickets for the same amount(compared to mega) spent which could mean a good chance for a rollover if less people play because of the cost.

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

I am  anticipating TWO INCREASES before actual draw time. Both at midday on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Artist77's avatarArtist77

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

I went out and bought "a Donald" today. Can anyone tell me if this is a "classic Donald" or a "new Donald"?

A "Donald"???  As in Trump or Duck?

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Nov 25, 2012

A "Donald"???  As in Trump or Duck?

I think it was Lawson??

He was the last person to win the PB JP, his ticket had 4 QPs and a single winning self pick line.....

He said "I just checked boxes" or something like that.

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Nov 25, 2012

A "Donald"???  As in Trump or Duck?

LOL  Where you just let your hand randomly select all the numbers, with no set system or numerical preconceptions.

      Sort of like "Automatic Writing".

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 25, 2012

LOL  Where you just let your hand randomly select all the numbers, with no set system or numerical preconceptions.

      Sort of like "Automatic Writing".

Yeah.... thats what I did today..... lol. lol. lol.

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

Yeah.... thats what I did today..... lol. lol. lol.

I got my five lines today, two were "Donalds".  Cheers

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Frank12449 on Nov 25, 2012

"I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   I suppose it would be great to keep a few million and start a charity with the rest, but I will never understand the buying frenzy that starts every time the jackpot gets to these astronomical levels"

 

It's because of the "been there done that" syndrome. Even though 99.99% of people (actually more than that) don't win the jackpot, they get jaded by seeing "the same old dollar amounts". Psychologically, people just get more excited when they see rarely seen (or never before seen) dollar amounts. I play every drawing even when it's "only" 40 million.

I even play sweet million twice per week at $1 per game for a jackpot that's only 1 million (660 thousand in NY state after taxes). I'd be very excited to have $660,000, let alone 100's of millions. I've won more money playing sweet million by the way, with its much better odds, than I have in powerball. In about the last 2 years in sweet million, I got 4 numbers, 5 different times, for a total payout of $200. Plus many times I got 3 numbers for $3. At twice per week, that's $104 per year, so I'm actually a bit ahead in sweet million of total money won vs total money spent, and that's a rare thing in any lottery game.

"I've said it hundreds of times, so why not once more? What difference does it make if you win $40 million or $425 million?   

I agree on some practical level, but in reality it cost over $40 million to own a G5 Gulfsteam  before you even start the engines...... So there is a VERY big differance... lol. lol. lol.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 25, 2012

I got my five lines today, two were "Donalds".  Cheers

That must be the "new Donald" and I got the "classic" with 4 QPs and one self pick......

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 25, 2012

That must be the "new Donald" and I got the "classic" with 4 QPs and one self pick......

As long as it's a "winning" Donald, I'll be reasonably content.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 25, 2012

As long as it's a "winning" Donald, I'll be reasonably content.

An article I just read said the winners were 6, 27, 46, 51, 56 and Powerball 21

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