Three tickets to split massive $564 million Powerball jackpot

Comment #77

RJOh — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:45:22 GMT

Remember the fortune cookie incident? If something like happened today I wonder if all the second prizes would be fully paid.

Comment #76

dpoly1 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:40:00 GMT

Well,

The Progressive Income Tax was started by the Progressive Woodrow Wilson .............

When Harding/Coolidge slashed the income taxes and the size of the Federal Budget, unemployment went down to as low as 1.9%!

NOW, that is fighting poverty

Comment #75

Drenick1 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:21:42 GMT

37 millionaires on paper but only 4 of them will have at least 1 million cash(3- Jackpot winners and 1 (5+0)with powerplay) once taxes are taken out.

Comment #74

dpoly1 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:18:21 GMT

I count 34 second place winners ............... There is your collective split

Comment #73

dpoly1 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:55:49 GMT

Look at Lucky4Life not understanding hyperbole ..........

Comment #72

Lucky4Life — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:31:33 GMT

Look at dpoly getting all salty because he didn't win...

Comment #71

rcbbuckeye — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:31:23 GMT

There were 34 winners of $1 million because of the tremendous sales for that draw. There are usually many fewer million dollar winners in PB and MM than 34.

The more tickets sold, the more smaller prize winners.

Comment #70

byroan — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:24:08 GMT

I was going to post a link to the news article referring to the NC winner but apparently I can't because I'm new. Whatever, I joined in 2005. Go to WECT's news site if you want to see it.

Comment #69

Marilyn222 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:25:56 GMT

Lol...I was even thinking of buying this Island already I was so sure I'm going to win. When I asked how much is the asking price it's in Billions just a chip of the JP winning prize that makes it just the property tax....I'm gonna think about it...just waiting for the ferry to pick us up....hehehe

Comment #68

Marilyn222 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:17:09 GMT

Nope, I'm not gonna chase it...I'll wait for MM to go up a little bit more.

Comment #67

FlamingoGirl — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:14:57 GMT

Congrats to those winners! Very excited for them! Their lives have changed overnight

Comment #66

FlamingoGirl — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:08:37 GMT

Powerball had 34 winners of $1million. Why doesn't MegaMil do that? They don't seem to have alot of winners of 5 balls after the change. I thought the change was supposed to produce big winners.

Comment #65

noise-gate — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 05:03:11 GMT

You Happy that none of the Top Winner's were from CA, FL or NY?

The above States contribute massively toward the Jackpots and you saying they have no right to win? Forget about the they always win mantra- its not any of those States faults if they produce winners.So add your Dollars to the mix but under no circumstances should you win...just what kind of a Lady are you? ..

Comment #64

LottoPerro — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 04:19:00 GMT

To all the conspiracy theorists out there - does this prove you wrong on the NY/CA only theory

Comment #63

ttech10 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 04:00:20 GMT

Sure, whatever you say.

Comment #62

dpoly1 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 03:29:18 GMT

I would explain my statement to you .............. but I am unsure that you would understand .......... since you don't understand in the first place LOL

Comment #61

Technut — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 02:55:05 GMT

If you look at the previous day's news thread showing before drawing you will see the game i came up with that was done price is right style. ronjonson made a guess of 550 million would be the ending jackpot amount and that was the closest guess without going over.

Comment #60

ttech10 — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 02:36:27 GMT

For some reason I'm doubting you're actually congratulating those guys on winning, seeing as how you previously said it was bad they all won.

Way to show character, others on here are truly happy for them and here you are either jealous or just cranky, trying to provoke others into arguments. Just because you're unhappy doesn't mean you should be trying to bring down others to your level.

Comment #59

noise-gate — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 02:14:52 GMT

Politics aside..

Here is a Truism: There were those who were Hoping for One Winner, but instead we got 3- therefore the so called Congratulations to all three is really a Hollow statement. Why? Because their original intent was One Winner. The Other two winners screwed thing up for these folks..big-time

Comment #58

dpoly1 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 22:29:38 GMT

The matrix says that Puerto Rico does not tax the winnings

Comment #57

HaveABall — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:44:19 GMT

Unless they don't give you any monies ... then it doesn't matter who won.

Comment #56

HaveABall — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:39:47 GMT

Or, perhaps quietly, several more folks who don't live or visit regularly in those states would have stopped playing as every drawing players.

Comment #55

Bleudog101 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:22:59 GMT

True enough, but think of those 'poor' Californians whose laws do not allow Powerplay or Megaplier...just that dreaded para-mutuel nonsense. I will say in CA lawmakers defense though, sometimes it does pay higher.

Comment #54

PrinceRene — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:25:43 GMT

well played.

Comment #53

nina09 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:34:16 GMT

Nope , they have to pay Puerto Rican taxes. Well at least that's what lottery representative is implying when she mention that the Puerto Rican government will receive 25 millions upfront for the taxes.

Comment #52

msharkey2001 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:27:14 GMT

Cool to see a winner from tiny Puerto Rico! Keeps my hopes going for a New Hampshire JP winner someday

Comment #51

nina09 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:26:41 GMT

Also they interview the gas station employee and she made a comment about regretting not playing and she said that she hopes the winner remember her and givers a tip of at least half a million.

I really hope the winner remains anonymous and doesn't go looking for fame.

Comment #50

dpoly1 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:24:08 GMT

I am wondering if the winner/s in Puerto Rico actually own Federal Tax on this winning ticket

Comment #49

nina09 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:17:40 GMT

Someone won in Puerto Rico and it was not me lol. I didn't see that until the morning because the official P.R website had the jackpot at 650 million for saturday , so imagine my surprise when everyone is talking about a winner in P.R. I guess they do it automatically.

We do have a lot of conspiracy theorist here , so I hope that the person gets their price soon before people start coming with their theories of the government stealing the jackpot. Our biggest jackpot in local lottery was neve... [ More ]

Comment #48

RedStang — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:11:51 GMT

Wouldn't doubt if it's a snowbird. I think they own most of that area. I know a couple of folks that have homes in Wilmington.

Comment #47

dpoly1 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:05:07 GMT

Too bad there was not just one winner ............... as that would have gotten the Socialist Little Girls panties in a bunch LOL

Congrats to those that won

Comment #46

SammyJoe10 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:00:06 GMT

The NC ticket was purchased in Brunswick County. I'm guessing it's a retiree. If it is a retiree, I wonder if they'll move or stay put? The winnings could certainly help the economy around there. Either way congrats! Hopefully NC will have another winner sooner than later.

Comment #45

sanman$ — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:38:39 GMT

34 second place million dollar winners. Only one second place winner with power play. The other 33 must be thinking, if I woulda played that extra dollar............ Woulda, coulda, shoulda.

Comment #44

DDOH937 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:36:56 GMT

Bummed i didn't even get a SINGLE number drawn but happy that there were 37 new millionaires made last night. 3 of which are very very happy indeed. Way to go guys. I'll keep the faith and keep on trooping, who knows my numbers may just come up when i least expect it.

Comment #43

Coin Toss — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:51:51 GMT

Excellent

Comment #42

Marilyn222 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:49:48 GMT

What is Powerball price is right

Comment #41

delS — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:40:01 GMT

Congrats to the winners................

the dream was fun while it lasted.

Comment #40

maringoman — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:31:36 GMT

What would have been the story here had California and/or New York sold the winning tickets? Wouldn't you be saying You see?! in a very agitated way. Be honest

Comment #39

shadowlady — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:25:47 GMT

Congratulations to the winners.

I am happy that none of the top winners were from California, Florida, or New York. But wishing that we had gotten one of the million prizes, or even the $10,000.

Now I can just hope that the winner in Puerto Rico is one of my husband's relatives . . . . .

Comment #38

rock_nc — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:53:18 GMT

I was glad that there was multiple winners also SammyJoe10! Yes, the last winner in NC was Frank Griffin from Asheville NC. He won 5 years ago on Feb 6, 2010.. Our first Powerball winner was from Halifax County NC, Jackie Alston, she won on 11-9-2006, our second winner was from Kings Mountain, Jeff Wilson. He won on June 20,2009. So when our newest winner comes forward, will be anxiously waiting to see who it is, and where they are from! Congrats to all the Lucky winners

Comment #37

Original Bey — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:15:02 GMT

I would insult you but I fear it might go over your head and it would prove a waste of wit. How am I changing the subject? Conspiracy theorists whine that only certain states win. You addressed this in your tag line and have the unmitigated gall to criticize others who dare to do likewise.

Comment #36

rcbbuckeye — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:11:06 GMT

Puerto Rico isn't a state. So you don't have to be in a state to win.

Comment #35

pickone4me — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:08:16 GMT

Are you new here!? States don't win is the correct way, however you have to be in a state to win, one cannot be stateless. Nice try changing the subject.

Comment #34

rock_nc — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:38:04 GMT

Congratulations to all the winners! Puerto Rico joined Powerball last year. Oct 2014.. They won faster than California when they join on April 8th 2013 and won for the first time on October 23, 2013.. No state tax in Puerto Rico either. No win on my ticket last night! I have a sister that lives in California, Nc and Fla.

I might better be calling them to see if they was a winner. California had 677,042 winners in all. Florida had 485,441 winners total. Check it out! Go to www.powerball.com an... [ More ]

Comment #33

Original Bey — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:35:53 GMT

Says the member whose tag line reads States don't win....

Comment #32

Technut — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:29:57 GMT

Congrats to all the lucky winners including ronjonson for winning powerball price is right.

Comment #31

pickone4me — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:28:56 GMT

Original Bey and hearsetrax maringoman rcbbuckeye FFS!! Be happy no one is complaining!! Funny thing is the only ones whining and moaning are the ones that complain about conspiracy theorists critical thinkers.

Comment #30

SammyJoe10 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:19:33 GMT

I'm happy to see there was multiple winners. NC was long overdue for a jackpot winner. Congrats and Woo Hoo

Comment #29

Gleno — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:06:18 GMT

Good to read that there were three winners as opposed to just one winner.

Should be interesting to see which one does the best with their windfall after 5 years.

Comment #28

byroan — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:40:24 GMT

Got excited when I saw NC had a winner. Didn't hit a thing though.

@nclottery We expect to announce the North Carolina location where the $188M-winning #Powerball ticket was sold around noon today.

Comment #27

Crazy Wombat — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:25:40 GMT

Wow, that was a nice hit ... picking the PB 19 and then hitting on 55 tickets ... does 19 mean something special to you or did you just decide to play 19 out of nowhere ?

That's still a nice bunch of hits !

...

Comment #26

mypiemaster — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:22:39 GMT

37 millionaires in one night, translates into a lot of sick calls today. Congrats to all the winners. I hope somebody from LP got something big.

Comment #25

rcbbuckeye — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:14:22 GMT

Amen

Comment #24

rcbbuckeye — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:11:56 GMT

Good ole Useless has another million dollar winner. Dang.

Comment #23

Crazy Wombat — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:06:43 GMT

I was wondering about you and if you were buying a PB ticket ... it was either you or someone had posted they hadn't bought a PB ticket for months near the end of 2014.

I guess you bought one ticket ... I only bought one and recouped nothing ... but on Tue I hit the MM four times with my four tickets ... I figured the Mega Ball 15 was due and played it on all four tickets with the five QP numbers.

I had one number with the MB on all four tickets, what ruined everything was the multiplier w... [ More ]

Comment #22

bigbear29 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:04:55 GMT

That is good to hear that so far one ticket was not a QP. I wonder about the Puerto Rico ticket, Qp or not

Comment #21

Saylorgirl — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:48:42 GMT

Congratulations to all the winners!! It was a long run

Comment #20

dallascowboyfan — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:42:39 GMT

Congratulations to all the winners and the 34 second tier winners.

Comment #19

LottoMetro — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:33:59 GMT

Got the Powerball, doubled my money

Comment #18

sully16 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:31:26 GMT

Hope my Brother is the North Carolina winner.

Congrats to all the lucky winners.

Comment #17

BuyLow — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:23:52 GMT

Why do Puerto Rico and NC always win

Comment #16

grengrad — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:14:03 GMT

I didn't win, but I did get the Powerball# right on all 55 of my tickets!

Having picked 19 for all my tickets, and waking up to see the PB was 19 and there was a winner in my state(North Carolina)... WOW....

My heart was racing as I checked my tickets.

Only $4 and $7 winners, but still feeling pretty good

Comment #15

maringoman — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 11:36:16 GMT

Puerto Rico players must not listen to the conspiracy guys or they wouldn't even bother playing. You gotta give it to the people who don't let noise stop them.

Comment #14

hearsetrax — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 11:27:05 GMT

you and me both,Amigo

but I have that weird itch that tells me and those conspiracy nutz will still find reason to bch and moan

Comment #13

CDanaT — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:56:56 GMT

Sorry to say it wasn't me, but I am very glad that it was a winner from TX.

Comment #12

sirbrad — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:21:11 GMT

I predicted this would be another boring multiple winner jackpot and not roll or have one winner. Guess at least three people will be glad they paid their stupid tax .

Comment #11

Stack47 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:06:15 GMT

Only 412,000 tickets were sold in P.R. compared to over $5 million in NC and over 12 million in Texas.

Comment #10

PrinceRene — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:04:00 GMT

That money is going to buy a lot of pina coladas.

Comment #9

Original Bey — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 07:32:27 GMT

Congrats to the Big 3.

I trust given the 3 states that won this puts an end to the theory that only certain states win.

Comment #8

Kee12 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 07:06:28 GMT

Congratulations to the winners. That was a fast one by Puerto Rico.

Comment #7

TnTicketlosers — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 07:06:14 GMT

All those Million dollar prizes is worth playing a game.That should be on all games,,who needs all that money,I guess Im not greedy.Just a little money will help so many.

Comment #6

ttech10 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:50:03 GMT

Couldn't sleep so got up to get some food. Checked the sites, knew I wouldn't be that Texas winner. Congrats to the winners and best wishes.

Maybe that winner over in the DFW area will take some interest off me if I win MM this Saturday (though many will be more interested in the Puerto Rican win, I imagine).

Comment #5

PrinceRene — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:36:40 GMT

Okay. Back to Mega Millions then.

Comment #4

Piaceri — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:36:05 GMT

Texas winner from Princeton Texas, east of McKinney, purchased at the Appletree Food Mart. Congrats to the winner. - NOT A QUICK PICK! -- for you numbers people.

3 2nd prizes from Texas, all quick picks:

Bridgewood Chevron, 1051 Bridgewood, Ft Worth

Star Stop, 2211 N Freeway, Houston

RaceTrac, 220 W Euless Blvd, Euless

Data compliments of the Texas Lottery website.

Seems to me the last 2nd prize in Texas was in Euless.

Congrats to the winners!! Texas repr... [ More ]

Comment #3

maximumfun — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:27:53 GMT

Well all 3 winners should have a very nice valentines day

Comment #2

New York — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:23:42 GMT

Awesome

Comment #1

VenomV12 — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:14:50 GMT

Someone just become the King or Queen of Puerto Rico.

Three tickets to split massive $564 million Powerball jackpot

Lottery Post — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:11:26 GMT

Final jackpot total of $564.1 million is fifth-largest ever in USA

By Todd Northrop

Three Powerball lottery tickets sold in North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Texas matched all the winning numbers Wednesday night to share a $564.1 million jackpot.

The winning numbers in the Wed., Feb. 11, 2015, drawing were 11, 13, 25, 39, and 54, with Powerball number 19. The Power Play number was 3.

The $564.1 million Powerball jackpot, which is the fifth-largest of any lottery game in history, start... [ More ]