$222 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot rolls

Comment #48

sweetlyn — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:43:48 GMT

I L.R will be the next powerball winner, mark that.

Comment #47

Kobra — Sat, 30 May 2009 10:10:28 GMT

well not anymore

Comment #46

justxploring — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:11:17 GMT

Sorry. Guess this is wrong. Lottery Post and the Powerball site confirm 1 winner in SD. Florida still shows a winner in Florida and even shows someone got all 5 white balls balls and the PB in the breakdown of winners. They'll probably fix it later.

Comment #45

justxploring — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:56:08 GMT

You're kidding, right

Comment #44

justxploring — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:55:12 GMT

Who told you this? When I checked the numbers tonight, the FL site showed someone in Florida won, so there must be 2 winners.

By the way, I don't understand the negative comments on this thread concerning FL. We contribute more to PB than any other state AFAIK.

Frankly, I wish we didn't have it. Too tempting.

Comment #43

sirbrad — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:45:35 GMT

I knew it would be hit tonight. It is getting a little too predictable.

Comment #42

DC81 — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:22:42 GMT

There was one winning ticket and it was sold in South Dakota.

Comment #41

BobJones — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:12:56 GMT

I know someone hit tonight because it was all low numbers...a lot of good age numbers etc..

Comment #40

MaddMike51 — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:05:18 GMT

Since I didn't win I hope it rolls again

Comment #39

big$in*pocket — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:23:40 GMT

ONE TICKET MAY WIN IF YOU DID NOT PLAY THE # I PLAY

HARDSHIPS CAN BE OVER

THE ODDS IS TO WIN BE A STAR AND SHINE

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT TO BE A WINNER

Comment #38

TheGameGrl — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:35:43 GMT

I suspect more then one ticket will carry the winning numbers. Thus splitting the cash jackpot of 84 mill. Nuthin to sneeze about when 1 million would be enough to make it thru the economic hardships. I've no doubt I will part of the group that contributes. The odds are more in my favor of losing then winning.A realist accepts this and still believes in the stars. :)

It wil be interesting to read how the winner acquired the ticket. It seems they often have a quirky story to tell.

Comment #37

dpoly1 — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:58:01 GMT

Had a DRs appointment in Pittsburgh .....................

Just happened to drive by Bentley Pittsburgh after that !!!!!!!!!

Saw a Bentley Azure with my name on it

Comment #36

Halle99 — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:56:21 GMT

What Kansas has it this time....Lets wait and see.....wow thats alot of money.....I would definitely go on a vacation with my family for a week in some island then come back and deal with the money.....I cant wait...

Comment #35

weshar75 — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:31:08 GMT

I plan on investing in real estate when I get the jackpot. Houses and lots. A whole lot of cat houses and lots of whiskey.-weshar75

Comment #34

big$in*pocket — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:02:20 GMT

DID YOU PLAY THESE # 57363755PB35 IN PENNSYLVANIA?THANK YOU FOR THE WINNING TICKET

Comment #33

ThatScaryChick — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:00:40 GMT

True, but most states won't allow you to be anonymous if you win.

Comment #32

rundown99 — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:35:26 GMT

If you were anonymous, you wouldn't have to worry about relatives coming by.

Comment #31

grandpajohn — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:39:26 GMT

Knowing my luck one of them would win the $222 million and just drank it away

Comment #30

SmoothJuice — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:46:23 GMT

Seriously, SCREW FLORIDA. They're the reason why the Powerball is harder to win. They already have a successful state lottery why have another? States will small State-lottery prizes should have the Powerball and Mega games.

Comment #29

mschana-GA — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:08:30 GMT

Gotta say I can't believe I drove to Ten to get my Powerball ticket. 222 mil You never know what my luck can be. It was just a once in million I am willing to take the risk I am really fortunate to know I am a winner when that day come....Wedenesday are my lucky day so good to myself all the player out there!!!!!!! Universe I am feeling it!!! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY EVEYRONE!!! GOD BLESS

Comment #28

ThatScaryChick — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:06:35 GMT

Really

Comment #27

SmoothJuice — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:55:28 GMT

I hope Indiana increases their winner record.

I just put a downpayment on a BMW 335D and I sold my condo and put a downpayment on a house because I know I'll win Wednesday.

Comment #26

GamerMom — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:32:28 GMT

Nope, it's gonna be Florida's turn.

Comment #25

dpoly1 — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:04:57 GMT

Sorry - but Pennsylvania hasn't won for a few jackpots !

The little guy from Western PA gets it this time

Comment #24

Guru101 — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:50:29 GMT

Sorry guys and gals, I'll be winning the $222M this Wednesday.

Comment #23

adamc224 — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:29:45 GMT

isn't it amazing how Mrs. Paul complains about powerball shortcommings and needing 300 million jackpots to replace 10 million in a shortfall and all of a sudden here we are at 222 million and we have had big money winners all month..... check out the story on the lottery post about the needs of tennessee and large powerball jackpots to make sales/profits higher...

Also i would like to give a future congrats to the jackpot winner in either Florida or Pennselvania... enjoy my money, and bu... [ More ]

Comment #22

big$in*pocket — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:14:41 GMT

POWERBALL PLAYERS LET THIS PARTY BEGIN ! THE POWERBALL HIT 1.5 BILLION

Comment #21

RJOh — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:28:02 GMT

To be honest, I haven't played PowerBall since its last matrix change. Gas prices went up and I stopped traveling to Indiana to buy PB tickets and just played MegaMillons locally but when I was playing PB I never bought PowerPlay. I preferred increasing my chances of winning something rather than increasing my chances of winning more if I won something.

Now that gas prices are down and the PB jackpot is up, I may start making those road trips again but I still won't be paying extra for PP.... [ More ]

Comment #20

HaveABall — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:02:42 GMT

RJOh-- be honest, just to feel that you are covering ALL the bases, are you playing Powerplay each drawing too (as justexploring a few millions of us weekly players do

Comment #19

RJOh — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:44:37 GMT

Look at this way, the odds of you doing this are no better than your odds are matching 4 or 5 numbers.

Or think of it this way- instead of buying 5 lines with PP, you bought 10 lines without PP and on the 10th line you matched 5. Woud you still

Comment #18

justxploring — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:32:31 GMT

I don't understand why $222 million is more exciting than $22 million. I suppose it gives someone the opportunity to share more, but the odds are still the same when the jackpot is lower. Anyway, to me, the fact that a game reaches $222 million and keeps rolling is proof that the odds are astronomical. Still, I'm like the rest of the fools who keep hoping the lottery fairy will be on vacation in FL and sprinkle a little dust on me. Wish I didn't feel compelled to pay for PP, since I could buy mo... [ More ]

Comment #17

Bradly_60 — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:16:10 GMT

Between the two games, Powerball does have the bigger advantage of getting a new record. Which holds it back a little is the $25 million max increase once it gets there.

Two main reasons why it could:

1. The odds of the jackpot are higher than Mega Million, at almost 1 in 200 million.

2. Sales are low compared to Mega Millions leaving more combos unplayed each drawing.

Mega Millions sales at $181 million: $55,348,833

Powerball sales at $192 million: $41,368,451.

Brad

Comment #16

gocart1 — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:01:09 GMT

Hey grandajohn...dont worry...if you hit for 222million your brother-in-laws will be at your doorstep with, we just stop by to say hello to you..

I myself have to drive 25 miles from City Island in the bronx to CT.

Best of luck to all LP the night of the drawering

Comment #15

myturn08 — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:00:18 GMT

well i got some tickets while i was in florida on vacation, winning will make the trip even better

Comment #14

copper2 — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:46:40 GMT

HIGH Powerball should make RPAUL CEO of Tn lottery happy!C2

Comment #13

Halle99 — Mon, 25 May 2009 06:49:25 GMT

GOD please hear my prayer of winning the jackpot...I just got mine...waiting for my millions now.....everything is set.

Good luck to all.

Comment #12

ricky p — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:14:58 GMT

Well, I wish you luck. Here are some lucky numbers 06-13-23-48-59-21 and 06-13-33-46-48-12

Comment #11

markp1950 — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:49:46 GMT

I already have the 77 mil after taxes already budgeted...

So buy lots of tickets and add to my fund!

MarkP

Comment #10

mschana-GA — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:49:01 GMT

Just want to know is it possible to play powerball online? Is it ok legal? Any advice greatly appreciated. Tired of collecting unemployment haven't had any luck finding a job planning to go back to school, decide to play lottery I did told myself i won't be playing it for a while but I guess its tempting no I'm not addicted just dream that I will will win BIG someday like millions of other out there......thank you for for anyone advice feedback

Comment #9

MaddMike51 — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:17:53 GMT

If memory serves,the largest Powerball jackpot was 365 million dollars.I think it was won in Nebraska by 8 or 9 people that had a lottery pool.

Comment #8

Editgap — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:05:10 GMT

Is this a record jackpot since Florida joined or latest matrix change.

What was the previous record.

I recall PB as be getting over $100M.

Comment #7

grandpajohn — Sun, 24 May 2009 23:53:56 GMT

I think a 40 mile trip to Kentuky is worth the trip now LOL

Just hope I don't see my brother-in-laws LOL

Comment #6

dpoly1 — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:49:49 GMT

I hope a nice guy from Pennsylvania wins !

Me !

Social Security doesn't go very far

Comment #5

ThatScaryChick — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:27:35 GMT

I don't need it to keep rolling. I hope it gets hit this Wednesday...by me

Comment #4

maringoman — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:36:28 GMT

I got an advance play pb ticket with first five numbers 6 7 17 28 40. I'd be mad happy if I hit the $200K. Just enough to set me on my way. I hope Refafu hears me.

Comment #3

diamondpalace — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:44:59 GMT

Expect increase of 100+ mill before a winner.

Comment #2

petergrfn — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:35:28 GMT

Duece's Wild.........Hope this jackpot rolls to a record.............Good Luck Everyone.....

Comment #1

MaddMike51 — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:39:50 GMT

Powerball is just building itself towards a world record jackpot.They promised us huge jackpots when Florida joined MUSL and now they are trying to live up to all the hype.I hope it reaches a new record before it hits again.

$222 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot rolls

Lottery Post — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:01:23 GMT

The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to build, nearly matching the $225 million jackpot level attained by Mega Millions earlier this month before it was won by three tickets from California, Ohio, and Virginia.

Because no one correctly matched all six numbers the jackpot grew to an estimated $222 million for Wednesday night's drawing, with a cash option of $113 million.

It is the largest Powerball jackpot in more than a year. The last Powerball jackpot to reach this level was a $275 Mil... [ More ]