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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $88 MillionNews Story
The biggest lottery jackpot in the country will be even bigger this weekend. There were no Powerball jackpot winners Wednesday but 427,671 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.7 million in prizes in America's Game.Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $88 million.The cash option for the Saturday, December 13 drawing will be an estimated $46.9 million.The numbers drawn were: 4, 17, 26, 37, 40 and the Powerbal
Dec 11, 2003, 5:19 am - Lottery News

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $76 MillionNews Story
The excitement is growing along with the jackpot in America's favorite lottery game. There were no Powerball jackpot winners Saturday but 400,553 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.7 million in prizes in America's Game.Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $76 million. That's the largest current lottery jackpot in the nation.The cash option for the Wednesday, December 10 drawing will be an estimated $40.9 m
Dec 8, 2003, 4:47 am - Lottery News

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $66 MillionNews Story
The jackpot in America's favorite lottery game is on the way up again.There were no Powerball jackpot winners Wednesday but 378,028 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.5 million in prizes in America's Game.Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $66 million. That's the largest current lottery jackpot in the nation.The cash option for the Saturday, December 6 drawing will be an estimated $35.8 million.The numb
Dec 4, 2003, 6:18 am - Lottery News

Powerball Soars to $57 MillionNews Story
If you are looking for the largest current lottery jackpot in the country, look no further than Powerball. There were no jackpot winners Saturday but 352,127 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.5 million in prizes in America's Game.Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $57 million.The cash option for the Wednesday, December 3 drawing will be an estimated $30.6 million.The numbers drawn were: 14, 36, 39, 43,
Dec 1, 2003, 5:51 am - Lottery News

$48 Million Powerball Jackpot up for GrabsNews Story
Christmas shopping season starts Friday morning, and this holiday season Powerball will be at the top of many wish lists. There were no Powerball jackpot winners Wednesday but 363,761 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.3 million in prizes in America's Game.Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $48 million.The cash option for the Saturday, November 29 drawing will be an estimated $25.8 million.The numbers
Nov 28, 2003, 6:30 am - Lottery News

Powerball winners have cause for thanksNews Story
The lottery-winning Holdingford lunch ladies have lots to be thankful for this year.Armed with recipes, the women are ready for the holidays. The 16 Holdingford school district employees won half of a $190.9 million Powerball jackpot in October. Since then, they've traveled to Hollywood, but they hope to have a relaxing Thanksgiving closer to home.Fifteen of the 16 opted to take the single-payment cash option, which was worth $2.1 million apiece after taxes. The other was still deciding between
Nov 28, 2003, 6:12 am - Lottery News

Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $40 MillionNews Story
Turkey, pumpkin pie, and Powerball is on the menu this Thanksgiving. There were no Powerball jackpot winners Saturday but 375,715 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.3 million in prizes in America's Game.Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $40 million.The cash option for the Wednesday, November 26 drawing will be an estimated $21.3 million.The numbers drawn were: 9, 12, 17, 29, 45, and the Powerball was 4
Nov 24, 2003, 5:14 am - Lottery News

Maine legislators back video gambling, PowerballNews Story
Efforts to expand gambling in Maine took a step forward Thursday when a legislative committee endorsed both a bill to let nonprofit groups offer video gambling and a proposal for the state to join the Powerball lottery.The Powerball and video-gambling proposals will now go to the full Legislature in January, prolonging a complex debate over gambling in Maine.The upcoming debate will pit supporters of the two plans against dissenting lawmakers and Gov. John Baldacci, who does not like either one
Nov 21, 2003, 4:52 am - Lottery News

Powerball Grows to $33 MillionNews Story
The jackpot in America's favorite lottery game is on the way up again.There were no Powerball jackpot winners Wednesday but 298,624 players across the nation won a total of more than $2.2 million in prizes in America's Game. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $33 million.The cash option for the Saturday, November 22 drawing will be an estimated $17.8 million. The numbers drawn were: 16, 26, 36, 42, 47 and the Powerball
Nov 20, 2003, 1:35 pm - Lottery News

Powerball revenue surges in IndianaNews Story
A record number of Indiana jackpots has sent Powerball revenues skyrocketing, with the state selling nearly twice as many tickets in the past four months as it did during the same period a year ago.Since the fiscal year began in July, Indiana has sold $60.6 million in Powerball tickets, up from $31.4 million a year ago.And Hoosiers aren't waiting for the big jackpots to play. People come in and say, 'There's been three in a row; why not four? Give me a Powerball,' said Phil DeFabis, a clerk at
Nov 19, 2003, 4:51 am - Lottery News