$174 MILLION: Tomorrow's Powerball lottery jackpot red hot

Comment #76

Ronnie316 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:41:57 GMT

It take courage to be a happy loser.

Comment #75

mcginnin56 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:37:35 GMT

Always good to see the glass half full

Comment #74

NoShame — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:45:54 GMT

I had a feeling it would roll. Now let the fun begin.

Comment #73

RJOh — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:32:38 GMT

You're seeing it the way a terminal might see it, being close doesn't count, numbers are either winners or losers.

Comment #72

Ronnie316 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:20:03 GMT

For some reason they dont look anything alike to me........ except for the 18...... just sayin.......

Comment #71

RJOh — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:17:03 GMT

You can find something to be happy about even in losing.

Comment #70

mcginnin56 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:41:31 GMT

Had all of your close numbers been right on (3-17, PB-34), you would of had a 3+1 = $100

Just be happy there wasn't one more close number, that would have been good for $10K.

Comment #69

onlymoney — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:35:50 GMT

I hardly ever buy a PB ticket, so I bought a QP last night cause the clerk made me laugh and asked me to buy one. At first i declined but then said go ahead. I hate when it's so close like one off.

Winning numbers,

2-16-18-40-42 PB-33

My ticket,

3-17-18-27-39 PB-34

Comment #68

mcginnin56 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:22:34 GMT

I know you will, and have THRIFTY. Someday.

Comment #67

dpoly1 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:54:49 GMT

A $96,375,000 wire transfer would be ............

Woo HOO ..................

Comment #66

THRIFTY — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:48:24 GMT

You might win like those asset managers from Connecticut. They won a $254M Powerball jackpot with a $1 Quick Pick Ticket.

Comment #65

THRIFTY — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:41:38 GMT

I WILL SPEND $2 ON POWERBALL SOMEDAY.

Comment #64

hearsetrax — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:22:05 GMT

good luck,Dpoly

Comment #63

dpoly1 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:16:11 GMT

Big win for Pennsylvania on Wednesday .............................

Hopefully!

best wishes to all of my LP friends

Comment #62

mcginnin56 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:35:00 GMT

Another $2 ???

You mean you actually tossed away $2 before this?

And I thought you were the biggest tight wad around. (next to THRIFTY of course)

Good luck hearse; in letting go of that $2 to the clerk.

Comment #61

hearsetrax — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:21:49 GMT

and now that the powerball has rolled to $200 million for wednesday ...... time has come for me to toss away another $2

Comment #60

Ronnie316 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:49:49 GMT

Not really, I'm happy to simulate a win and understand the odds. The only guarantee of winning with 28 numbers is a full wheel at a cost of $98,280. however a 4 if 4 wheel has a 1 in 4 chance at a cost of $4931.

It just so happened that the 4 if 4 wheel was on target with 5 of 5 that day, so I do wish (of course) that I was playing that wheel that day but it took a full 18 draws to get that hit and I had no real expectations of hitting that day nor did I have the cash for so much on so many... [ More ]

Comment #59

HaveABall — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:28:21 GMT

Ouch, Ronnie316, it must hurt to KNOW that had you played MM (using at least that # sequence in your typical periodic-draw purchase of 41 rows) on that date you would have had the opportunity to have received the solo annuitized jackpot of $29M pre-taxes

Comment #58

mcginnin56 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:39:49 GMT

Like minds think alike. Don't even have to think about that one.

Comment #57

Ronnie316 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:37:09 GMT

Once again....... Im thinking your right....

Comment #56

mcginnin56 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:33:29 GMT

There we have it, two votes is a majority. May the person who thinks about buying a ticket this evening, receive half the jackpot when their

numbers come in. It is only fair, when you think about it.

Comment #55

Ronnie316 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:31:29 GMT

For those who may be wondering, I hit 5+1 on Aug 10, in simulation on page 45 of THIS thread.......

https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/247020/45

Comment #54

Ronnie316 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:29:31 GMT

Comment #53

mcginnin56 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:26:23 GMT

But thinking about it, is an intentional forethought of purchasing a specific group of lottery numbers. Surely thinking about buying a ticket, should

entitle one to at least half of a jackpot, if their numbers actually came up.

Comment #52

Ronnie316 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:13:30 GMT

I quite frankly DO play the MM game live every draw but its only $41. and well within my budget. The best I have ever done is 3+1 a total of 3 times in one draw for a total of $450.

Comment #51

Ronnie316 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:08:17 GMT

No problem LL, I never feel obligated to answer any question I don't feel like answering. When said I play a minimum of 41 lines that does NOT mean I play every draw. lol. The 2 if 2 of 28 LP wheel is 41 lines and RJOh is right, I post the numbers, the wheel, and often photograph and post the actual tickets (just for fun).

Tonight I dont have any live tickets for PB but I did post a set of 28 numbers for fun along with the bonus number 8 that I think will hit in the next few draws. https://ww... [ More ]

Comment #50

haymaker — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:51:22 GMT

Well thanks golfer1960,

I don't play PB regular, but since you graciously included me I had to but a ticket.

Well that and it's 174 mils.

I did'nt want to feel left out. LOL

Comment #49

mcginnin56 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:05:25 GMT

Why couldn't we land on Mars here? We have the brain power, deep pockets from seasoned lottery veterans, and people here who are out of this

world. Never say never, is what I always say. Mars...here we come

Comment #48

Factorem — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:59:04 GMT

What Ronnie posts may or may not be what he actually plays. After all, why would he really want to give away such prized information as the winning numbers, if he really knows what they are.

So, the request for information on the returns on his investments sounds to me like a fair request that could also, possibly help Ronnie to stop for a moment and take a closer look at his investments habits, and see how he is doing, in-case he has not done so previously.

I don't see nosiness, as Ronni... [ More ]

Comment #47

Factorem — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:56:48 GMT

Comment #46

RJOh — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:54:55 GMT

Not nosey, just curious. Curiosity killed the cat and also landed on Mars but that won't happen here.

Comment #45

mcginnin56 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:22:06 GMT

What's with all the nosey people all of a sudden

Comment #44

RJOh — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:16:29 GMT

In his thread in the Discussion Forum he usually post a list of the 41 combinations he's playing plus the one bonus number for both MM and PB (He's actually taking a shot at both games). So if you're just curious and don't want to appear nosey you can get them and figure out for yourself how well he's doing.

RJ

Comment #43

Lucky Loser — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:05:12 GMT

On the other hand, just disregard this question...it's none of my business. Let's leave well enough alone. Best of luck on a win soon.

L.L.

Comment #42

Lucky Loser — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:19:41 GMT

Wow, Ronnie. Spending $164/wk. for a shot on this particular game is pretty brave. Gotta give it to ya, though...you're much braver than I'll ever be. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of returns are you seeing on your expense? I mean, are you averaging 2-3 numbers on the same line at least? I'm just really curious...not trying to be nosey or anything like that.

L.L.

Comment #41

RJOh — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:16:12 GMT

One thing for sure, it won't be someone who only thought about buying a ticket.

Comment #40

RJOh — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:45:11 GMT

I will never hear If you had spent a dollar more, the one million dollars you won would've become two millions. because I always buy at least five lines when I play and I don't listen to other people.

*I already hear it so don't say it. Some people say you're crazy is you buy more than one line.

Comment #39

Ronnie316 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:26:14 GMT

I play 41 lines minimum, so after committing $82. of my my money it seems CRAZY to play the Power Play.

Comment #38

jamella724 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:19:31 GMT

Who would be the next winner for this Powerball game? Hoping there would be a winner... I believe this thrills everyone...Good luck everyone...

Comment #37

Ronnie316 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:14:22 GMT

Except it's only an extra buck if you only buy ONE line.

Comment #36

RedStang — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:04:54 GMT

I believe your predictions are correct. You could buy my tickets for a mill, and make a possible 150% profit.

Comment #35

GiveFive — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:53:39 GMT

Right on Ridge!

To me, it seems crazy NOT to play the Power Play, or even The Megaplier in MegaMillions.

While it's true The PP costs an extra buck, I wouldnt want to be someone that heard these words: If you had spent a dollar more, that one million dollars you won would've become two million. Knowing you didnt win an extra million by not spending an additional dollar has to take away from some of the euphoria one surely would feel by having won a million bucks.

Comment #34

dpoly1 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:45:32 GMT

Maybe, gonna, be a Party in Pennsylvania after tonite's Powerball Drawing ....................

Don't worry about me going broke, the Party will be dry and very small .....................

Comment #33

Cletu$2 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:30:52 GMT

I went to Illinois yesterday and bought a Powerball scratch off ticket and won $5 and a free Powerball ticket (without the powerplay option) so now I have the chance to win it in two states.

Comment #32

mcginnin56 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:43:30 GMT

Congrat's

Comment #31

IPlayWeekly — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:41:26 GMT

Yeah, gave up... been 4 weeks or so. I still check to see if my numbers come up (remembered when I played I would only do one line) Instead, I buy a extra MM ticket. Actually, got the megaplier... won $8 bucks last night=) Woot Woot

Comment #30

golfer1960 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:49:52 GMT

Yes Sir Haymaker!! We will do a 3-way split with you in Egg Harbor Twsp!!!

We'll call ourselves the Garden State 3

Comment #29

antwanaredding — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:32:55 GMT

niether, a georgian lol

Comment #28

Factorem — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:07:41 GMT

You couldn t be more right, and I completely concur!

I forgot that even local governments are all in line, for their share of governments revenue schemes, dubbed the lotteries.

Comment #27

mcginnin56 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:56:58 GMT

Say it isn't so........

Comment #26

IPlayWeekly — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:53:12 GMT

I no longer play PB

Comment #25

HaveABall — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:11:00 GMT

Good stuff, weshar75, that's how I play my advance monthly too! Cheers.

Comment #24

mcginnin56 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:30:19 GMT

Ca and NY own this thing for now on.

I'll just play for second prize only.

Comment #23

Ronnie316 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:24:25 GMT

Lets just meet in the middle and call it Government owned

Comment #22

Ronnie316 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:23:01 GMT

I think its high time NH wins one.

Comment #21

Factorem — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:21:52 GMT

Very Interesting !!

I join your comment and add that the Powerball is Uncle Sam's and the States' game .

Comment #20

Piaceri — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:20:47 GMT

Nice numbers, $110m cash. I like 'em. It'll look good on my 2012 tax return.

Good luck to all our PB players. May it be one of us reporting $110m gross income for 2012

Comment #19

haymaker — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:02:29 GMT

How about including Egg Harbor twp. in a 3 way split, it's still over 20 mil. clear for ea. more than enough for me.

ohh... I don't have a ticket.... still time to get 1 tomorrow.

Comment #18

mcginnin56 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:31:00 GMT

Both states will win this time. The winners will have to split the jackpot. (For MM's).

Comment #17

Coin Toss — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:48:26 GMT

Madam Zelda just told me the winner will be in Maine, maybe Sep 22nd or maybe when it gets over $200M.

Comment #16

weshar75 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:47:24 GMT

I powerplay too Ridge! I only play one line. So good luck to all of us may someone from lottery post finally win a jackpot in the multi-state lottery.-weshar75

Comment #15

HaveABall — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:37:13 GMT

Here nifty Powerball jackpot, here, come to me and we will be happy together! I love you, you big, beautiful, Powerball jackpot

Comment #14

HaveABall — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:25:55 GMT

Good. It's probably in your best interest to remain a convinced gambler.

Comment #13

JakpotRetiree2b — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:50:37 GMT

Speaking of the crazy odds, I read this one recently from another article and it just cracks me up:

...a person who drives 10 miles to buy a Powerball ticket is 16 times more likely to die in a car crash than to win the big jackpot.

I'm still convinced I'm gonna hit the jackpot though dammit!!! LOL

Comment #12

maringoman — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:51:45 GMT

The Powerball drawings are Wednesdays and Saturday.

I am hoping to wake up sunday a very happy man so I will buy in.

Goodluck players

Comment #11

rdgrnr — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:25:00 GMT

I can see not playing the Power Play if you're buying a lot of tickets, that it could become cost prohibitive but I only play two lines so it's worth it to me. I'm in on every drawing too and I think I'd be pissed if I won 10k, knowing that another buck would have made it 40k.

But then I'm always swingin' for the fences.

Good luck

Comment #10

golfer1960 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:33:16 GMT

I hear you Ridge. I'd like to double down with the power play but I just can't afford it. I play both MM and PB on every drawing so it gets expensive besides, I've never won more than $7.00 on any game. No confidence.

Comment #9

RJOh — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:55:28 GMT

California doesn't have PowerBall, if a Californian wins it he will have brought his ticket out of state, maybe in New York.

Comment #8

LottoGuyBC — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:54:30 GMT

Comment #7

golfer1960 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:49:00 GMT

Hey Ballz, I'm hoping it's one of us in New Jersey!

Let's split it between Nutley and Eatontown, eh

Comment #6

RJOh — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:44:15 GMT

If nobody wins Saturday a few more of those players who are reluctant to spend $2 on a ticket will be buying a PB ticket for Tuesday's drawing. I was one and already I'm giving up buying 20 MM tickets tonight to buy 10 PB tickets for tomorrow.

Comment #5

whiteballz — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:39:57 GMT

who's going to win this time? a califorian or a new yorker

Comment #4

rdgrnr — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:17:15 GMT

Hmmm, looks like only a little over 15.5% of players played the Power Play option. I guess I'm in the minority.

But I know if I was one of those 42 players who got 4+1, I'd sure be glad to be one of the seven of them who spent the extry buck to get 40k instead of 10k.

And even as unlikely as it is, you're waaaaay more likely to hit 4+1 (1 in 648,976) than the Jackpot (1 in 175,223,510).

Comment #3

Ronnie316 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:42:39 GMT

Ah.....The wonders of the voluntary tax system.

Comment #2

RedStang — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:40:07 GMT

The Superbowl is Americas game . Powerball is Uncle Sams game.

Comment #1

LottoPerro — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:22:19 GMT

Ching ching! The bubble is getting bigger again.

$174 MILLION: Tomorrow's Powerball lottery jackpot red hot

Lottery Post — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:21:53 GMT

By Todd Northrop

The multi-state Powerball lottery drawing took place Wednesday night without any jackpot winners, causing the new jackpot for Saturday's drawing to grow to an estimated $174 million, with a cash option of $110 million.

Saturday night was the 10th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner.

Even though there were no jackpot winners, 3 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $1,000,000 prize: 1 from Idaho, 1 from Iowa, and 1 from North Carolina.

None of the s... [ More ]