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Will the new Powerball break old record jackpot?

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February "06" was the largest Powerball jackpot to date, won by eight Nebraska meat workers. ($365 million). With the new structure and added ticket cost, doe's anyone think that this record will fall? How soon? It's already at $170 million now!   Banana

When (if ever) or at what jackpot level will you reluctant players start forking over $2 to play?    What?    Roll Eyes


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    I'm going to go out on a limb and say 6 months. It has only been 16 day's into the new Powerball and it is practically half that already.

    If nobody hit's this Wednesday, the jackpot should climb another $50 million ($220 million).   Lep

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      Posted: January 31, 2012, 11:26 am - IP Logged

      "When (if ever) or at what jackpot level will you reluctant players start forking over $2 to play?"

      $2 ? Hell, I'm forkin' over $3 to play now. I want the max and that's why I'm always swingin' for the fences. That's cuz I know I might not win, but if I do, I don't wanna be thinkin' about that extra dollar I saved and the extra million I lost. I only play 2 lines so it ain't no big deal. I'm goin' for the Gusto.

      I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
                                             
                                                                     
                                                                      
                           
                               


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        "When (if ever) or at what jackpot level will you reluctant players start forking over $2 to play?"

        $2 ? Hell, I'm forkin' over $3 to play now. I want the max and that's why I'm always swingin' for the fences. That's cuz I know I might not win, but if I do, I don't wanna be thinkin' about that extra dollar I saved and the extra million I lost. I only play 2 lines so it ain't no big deal. I'm goin' for the Gusto.

        Were on the same page rdgrnr, I fork out $3 for for each of my 2 play's as well. The extra dollar you saved vrs the MILLION  you lost; priceless!  I Agree!

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          "You have to be in it to win it!"


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            I admire your optimism LottoGuyBC!

            I actually think that the jackpot could reach over one half $BILLION DOLLARS or more this year alone.  Cheers

             

            How many private luxury jets could that buy???  Crazy

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              Posted: January 31, 2012, 7:30 pm - IP Logged

              I recently got a new job so it's been difficult for me to find time to get to a store and get tickets since the new year started.  I'll see if I can attempt a venture this weekend.


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                I recently got a new job so it's been difficult for me to find time to get to a store and get tickets since the new year started.  I'll see if I can attempt a venture this weekend.

                Hope your new job is working out well NoShame.

                It would be nice if you could pick up a few PB tic's and win for tomorrow's drawing. It would be worth the effort!  Hyper

                 

                Happy new year.   Party

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                  If it rolls on wednesday night I think it will be around $200 million so I don't think it will climb that fast because I think that their is still people who quit playing when they raised the price.  But if it can get to $300 million in this run we will see more players come out and try their $2.  Me I like to get the most for my money so I play $3.  Good luck!-weshar75


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                    If it rolls on wednesday night I think it will be around $200 million so I don't think it will climb that fast because I think that their is still people who quit playing when they raised the price.  But if it can get to $300 million in this run we will see more players come out and try their $2.  Me I like to get the most for my money so I play $3.  Good luck!-weshar75

                    $3 is the way to go. Would like very much to be the first $2 million winner.    Banana

                    Roll on littl' doggie.......roll on.     Hyper

                     

                    Good luck as well weshar75!

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                      If it rolls on wednesday night I think it will be around $200 million so I don't think it will climb that fast because I think that their is still people who quit playing when they raised the price.  But if it can get to $300 million in this run we will see more players come out and try their $2.  Me I like to get the most for my money so I play $3.  Good luck!-weshar75

                      What have you gotten for your $3 so far?

                      * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot * 
                      * play a lottery you can win *
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                        What have you gotten for your $3 so far?

                        Well I have not won a prize yet but I am still hopefull that I will win something.  Plus if I lose the three dollars it is no big deal because I have budgeted that money in for my lottery spending for each month.  Good luck!-weshar75

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                          What have you gotten for your $3 so far?

                          $12

                          Had 13 for a Powerball when it was drawn.

                          If you ever win a jackpot are you going to remain anonymous (if possible) or wish that you did?

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                            Posted: February 1, 2012, 6:30 pm - IP Logged

                            Cheers heres to the other big winner tonight and or a decent rollover Party

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                              Posted: February 1, 2012, 7:10 pm - IP Logged

                              $12

                              Had 13 for a Powerball when it was drawn.

                              Me too.

                              I'll never forget old whats-his-name...