Powerball lottery jackpot increased to $173 million

Comment #52

ChaosX — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:59:11 GMT

59! / (2! * (59-2)!)

=

1711

So 1 out of 1711

But of course you have to use their crazy math that makes getting the Power Ball 1/39 into 1/61.74

As you can see the odds of getting 3 white balls is 1/359.06, but this of course again using their crazy maths, not regular combination formulas.

Comment #51

HiFi — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:41:01 GMT

man, it is hard to get 3 numbers.... i got 2 but u dont win nothing for that... i wonder what the odds are for getting 2 white balls

Comment #50

ChaosX — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:28:59 GMT

And the jackpot is at $203mil now

Comment #49

Piaceri — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:48:27 GMT

With a plan like that, I almost would like to see you win. Almost. Cuz I'd rather win.

Comment #48

gonnawinwatchme — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:33:14 GMT

Good luck tonight!!! Got my $3 ticket in the car

Comment #47

tiggs95 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:18:42 GMT

Thanks for sharing ridge...

Comment #46

rdgrnr — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:40:32 GMT

Well, I'm glad it's gonna roll, sean, cuz I forgot to play those insider numbers you gave me.

Let's keep those numbers just between you and me.

Comment #45

VAHopeful — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:08:52 GMT

LOL, I was going to say I was in a group with my hubby.

Comment #44

dpoly1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:23:09 GMT

I guess that I am in a group with my wife ............

just waiting to be green with money ................

I have had a vision of the 2012 Extreme Silver Continental GT @ Bentley Pittsburgh parked in my driveway .......... and then I drive past Occupy Pittsburgh and blow the horn at the Neo-Commies

Comment #43

Slick Nick — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:40:33 GMT

And we thank you too dpoly1..

Comment #42

APOBABOY — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:46:54 GMT

No Powerball here In Califonia-- have to drive all the way to Oregon again to buy ticket D

Comment #41

seanp — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:13:15 GMT

Oh its gonna roll three more times. Get ready. Here are the upcoming numbers according to an insider *02-12-19-38-54 powerball 20* Powerplay: 3

Comment #40

rdgrnr — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:34:57 GMT

I wasn't recommending groups and I don't recommend them.

I was just saying if you're going to be in one, it's best not to go in with people you don't know intimately.

Comment #39

dpoly1 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:33:36 GMT

I would like to thank everyone that has donated to my Multi-state Retirement Plan, further donations are still accepted

Comment #38

Slick Nick — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:31:16 GMT

Hey, ya never know Weshar..Good luck...

Comment #37

Slick Nick — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:29:09 GMT

You got that right LottoGuyBC, come on

Comment #36

NoShame — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:11:02 GMT

Got 3 today. Might do a self pick by Wednesday. Good thing I'm from the state with big Powerball wins.

Comment #35

haymaker — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:29:25 GMT

hardly ever play PB but, at this level maybe i'll get a couple, w/ the multiplier of course.LOL

Comment #34

RJOh — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:54:11 GMT

Before I retired I played in a group of co-workers and we never had a problem either and it wasn't because we had everything in writing but rather because we never won a jackpot. We usually had 20-25 members and and the most we ever won was $1500 three times. After taxes $1500 amounted to $50-$70 for each member which wasn't worth anyone arguing about, but had we won a jackpot and some one thought they could get a half million dollars by complaining, we would have had problems because there was... [ More ]

Comment #33

LottoL — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:38:52 GMT

Money tempts most people.

Most family and friends stories remind me of the short fiction story by Mark Twain - The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg.

Good Luck!

LottoL

Comment #32

canyon — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:38:43 GMT

When I say HAVE EVERYTHING IN WRITING , that means everything. I wasn't trying to list what all that included. You meet, you have names and phone numbers, essentially you have by-laws, etc. As I said before, I've done this several times without problems. If I start another one, if you're in the Atlanta area, you're more than welcome to join. Good Luck

Comment #31

CrazyHazyYay! — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:12:35 GMT

I dunno ridge, I've read plenty of stories about friends and family turning on each other once their group wins. The greed takes over in the end, and it's also harder to keep it a secret when it's a group win. Maybe I just have trust issues, but I prefer to go it alone.

Comment #30

freeobama — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:02:25 GMT

MINE ALL MINE

Comment #29

RJOh — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:02:02 GMT

I wouldn't say don't get in a lottery group that you don't know.......The main thing with groups is to have everything in writing before $1 dollar is played.

What's the value of having something in writing if you don't know who wrote it or who's all involved

Comment #28

rdgrnr — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:29:29 GMT

$173 Million? You can't touch this!

Thanks, I always liked that guy.

Don't hurt 'em Hammer

Comment #27

canyon — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:35:18 GMT

I wouldn't say don't get in a lottery group that you don't know. I have run several lottery groups with people that everbody didn't know each other at first. It has always been without problems. I definitely wouldn't send money to anyone that I can't meet with in person. The main thing with groups is to have everything in writing before $1 dollar is played. That's the only way to do it. May be starting another group if it rolls again. Good Luck everyone

Comment #26

LottoGuyBC — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:38:13 GMT

$173M

Comment #25

gogidolim — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:58:02 GMT

Well, California should ditch the feeble Super Lotto Plus and join the Powerball.

Comment #24

Piaceri — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:51:14 GMT

Uh.. no. Don't gotta do nothing. 1 ticket for 1 winner and they don't have to spread the wealth. The only one that gets a share is the govt, and they take too much. I already have my plans, and it includes close family and a charity foundation.

I never do groups. There's always some sore loser who didn't participate who thinks they are owed. Ya gotta pay to play and those that pay, get paid. But good luck to you and your group play, slick.

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Comment #23

weshar75 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:29:57 GMT

The winner is going to be sold at Circle K in mcminnville oregon on wednesday for the Jackpot. One winner and that is the way I like it. Solo meo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-weshar75

Comment #22

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:40:01 GMT

Well having 2 tickets is better than one. Especially when you only pay a dollar and could win on another players ticket. I dont need 173 million to make me me happy, just 2 or 3 is just fine.

Comment #21

joshuacloak — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:33:33 GMT

maringoman, CA one of biggest lottery states in west, is 1 state that does not Play Powerball

so ofc it looks like East beats the west.

as for playing in a group, rofl at people thinking their odds are better, their a trade off, the money goes poof.

i do enjoy such large jackpots, anytime its above 100 millino cash, am in dream land.

Comment #20

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:28:16 GMT

Sean, they're as good as any. As long as they win..

Comment #19

seanp — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:25:43 GMT

01-09-23-31-46---32

Comment #18

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:58:42 GMT

LOL ChaosX, good luck to you sir. We know you ll buy us a cup of coffee.. LOL

Comment #17

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:48:00 GMT

Lord have mercy on us poh folks just once..lol

Comment #16

ChaosX — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:47:20 GMT

Don't worry guys I got this one. I'll take this pesky jackpot off your hands.

Comment #15

rdgrnr — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:21:36 GMT

$173 million?

Let it roll once more.

Then it's hammer time.

Comment #14

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:39:44 GMT

Well said. I wouldn't ever get involved online,or outside of my immediate circle of friends,people. Thanks for the follow up.

Comment #13

rdgrnr — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:30:01 GMT

Lottery Groups can be ok as long as they're composed of family or friends or in your workplace.

When you get in with people you don't know or connect via mail or online it can be risky.

And if you send money outside the country, especially to Canada, pfffftttt, kiss it goodbye.

Comment #12

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:05:07 GMT

Sit back and wait like we all do...LOL... I was reading a lotto story recently where a guy had been playing the same numbers for 21 years, and yes,,,he finally won.. They say patients is a virtue..Good luck to all of us. Dreams do come true.

Comment #11

KSplayer — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:39:04 GMT

Good luck to everyone...i bought my one dollar quick pick like i always do...now just to sit back and wait lol

DREAMS DO COME TRUE

Comment #10

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:16:41 GMT

And the same to you Hearsetrax.

Comment #9

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:15:24 GMT

Thats kool, but with money like that, ya gotta spread the wealth..LOL

Comment #8

dpoly1 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:56:56 GMT

I am hoping for 1 winner with 1 ticket

Comment #7

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:36:03 GMT

Maringoman, I always run a few group lotteries . Theres strength in numbers. Come on

Comment #6

Slick Nick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:30:50 GMT

Well Todd, every Monday morning at 5:15, I'm in the drivers breakroom collecting monies for my group lotteries I run. And there are 3 of us who play the Powerball and the Mega millions on the side.Group lotteries are the way to go these days. The odds are better for the players.

Comment #5

delS — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:30:38 GMT

Its time for me to win this Jackpot

Comment #4

dpoly1 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:36:14 GMT

Here we go Powerball ......... time for Pennsylvania(Scottdale) to win big

Comment #3

maringoman — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:34:33 GMT

I observed that lots of second prize winners are on the east coast. I wonder whether its because they play more or they're just lucky like that.

I am spending exactly $5 on this jackpot. 2 tickets I'll choose the numbers with powerplay and 1 quic pick.

Good luck players.

Comment #2

hearsetrax — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:59:35 GMT

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gocart1 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:56:06 GMT

Alright .. ...Here we go with Powerball fever...Best of luck to everyone on Lottery POST....AND ...PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL

Powerball lottery jackpot increased to $173 million

Lottery Post — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:43:34 GMT

By Todd Northrop

The multi-state Powerball lottery drawing took place last night without any jackpot winners, causing the new jackpot for Wednesday's drawing to grow to an estimated $173 million, with a cash option of $105 million.

Saturday night was the 11th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner.

Even though there were no jackpot winners, 9 lucky tickets matched the first five numbers for a $200,000 second-place prize: 1 from Florida, 1 from Kentucky, 1 from New Hampshire, 2 fro... [ More ]