will powerball set a new record........

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LOTTOMIKE — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 22:41:07 GMT

i think we all are having similar thoughts about ourselves when it comes to this

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Chewie — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:18:24 GMT

If I don't win Wednesday evening, then it should roll to Saturday.Fair is fair.

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BaristaExpress — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:38:18 GMT

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LOTTOMIKE — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:19:53 GMT

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ryanm — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 03:53:31 GMT

There isn't anything wrong with Powerball's cap rule, but they should modify it so it goes into effect after it reaches a North American jackpot record, instead of just the Powerball jackpot record.

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LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:45:53 GMT

thanks for the info ryanm.if it rolls over a couple times it would break the all time record.BUT with recent matrix changes to both games we are gonna hit these levels with mega and powerball quite often than we used to......

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ryanm — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 16:21:13 GMT

If it rolls on Wednesday, it will already break the annuity record by $2 million. However, it will need to roll Saturday too to break the cash value record of $180 million.

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Just6ntlc — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 06:58:28 GMT

I knew it that no one would hit PB on Saturday 10/15. It rolled to 340 million because of the cap rule set by PB for Wednesday 10/19. 13 million are now in the Match 5 bonus pool for Wednesday 10/19. I hope PB rolls on Saturday 10/22 to shatter the North American jackpot record currently held by Mega Millions [formerly The Big Game] of 363 million.

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luckylottolady — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 06:30:28 GMT

i think it will shatter the record set by mega millions. it will get to over 400 million dollars(dont' hold you're breathe,it's just my predictions.but it would be cool)good luck to everyone on here who plays it.. maybe one of us will win it.

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Chewie — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 22:12:21 GMT

People talk about Jack Whiteaker because he acted stupid, that made him a stupid winner. If he had won, and acted mature and intelligent, they would have praised him.Me? I'm not going to know if I win until around 8:00 am. I am going to need a good night sleep. Sunday will be a big day for me. The dream will no longer be a dream, It will be a reality. No sleep until the check is in the bank. Call the kids, tell them to disappear. Have to pack a bag - wash some clothes first. Unplug the phone. Ca... [ More ]

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LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 21:57:37 GMT

i think it has to get past past 314 million to unseat jack and have a new jackpot king...so one more roll......

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delS — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 21:08:35 GMT

I'm you're new winner and I am looking at it tonight, 11:30pm. I would love for a new jackpot winner to be identified, only so people can talk about a new record holder other than Jack W. The only thing they'll be able to say about me winning is - the new record holder claimed his winning in Trust and has never been heard from since. I'll be so incognito, it would be a shame. lolololololololo Good luck to all.

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Chewie — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 17:42:53 GMT

If it is like the last few winners, they aren't concerned. They'll look at in a day or two.

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Littlemanjen — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 17:19:14 GMT

Someone's life is going to change tonight, and they are probably out raking leaves like me today not knowing.

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Bradly_60 — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:13:17 GMT

If it rolls tonight...it will be the biggest jackpot in North American history unseating the MM jackpot. I don't want it to unseat Mega Millions....haha. And it isn't going to roll because I have the winning ticket. :)But one more roll and we will see the biggest jackpot ever. The announced jackpot should be $360,000,000 and it will raise after that.Brad

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JAG331 — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 14:18:21 GMT

Maybe Powerball wants a new record tonight? Eh, all of this cap stuff will be moot if there's a winner in 13 hours.I think people would play for $500 million whether it was a record jackpot or not.

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ryanm — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 05:37:03 GMT

They said they made that rule because some people only play for a record jackpot, and if they had a record jackpot of $700 million this year, they'd miss chances to have records at $400 million, $500 million, etc. They also feel that the opportunity to win millions by matching only the first five white balls would give the game more media attention.

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LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 04:56:05 GMT

why did they make this rule? it doesn't make any sense because the higher the jackpot the more people are gonna want to buy tickets.the match 5 rule doesn't make sense.

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LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:08:13 GMT

there could be two jackpot winners also........never know.....

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JAG331 — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:55:49 GMT

I bet Powerball is hoping the final tally will stay below Jack Whitaker's $314.9 million mark on Saturday, so if it rolls, the jackpot on Wednesday could be $400 million and the cap would go into effect for next Saturday's drawing, if it made it that far.The $300 million advertisement might be just enough to end up with $315m+ at draw time?! If the annuitized value for tomorrow hits $315 million, that's it, a new jackpot record, the cap goes into effect, and the next pot would be $340 million.... [ More ]

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ryanm — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:52:42 GMT

I have a feeling it will be hit this Saturday, especially if they increase the estimated amount due to higher than expected sales, which some state lottery websites already say they have.Still, I hope it rolls over one more time, just so I can see how the cap works, unless I win the jackpot, then I don't care if it's this Saturday or next Wednesday or whenever.

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Just6ntlc — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:18:20 GMT

I hope the jackpot rolls over into Wednesday. My vote is for yes.

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LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:40:18 GMT

i hope it gets past 300 million.its about time powerball set a new record.might even be a tennessee winner

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dvdiva — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 04:58:57 GMT

I will be watching and hoping it can hit 300 if it rolls. Might have to drive down to Ranier Oregon like the rest of Seattle to get tickets.

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weshar75 — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:44:31 GMT

It is going to be hit and I am hoping for a million or more myself.

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delS — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:16:44 GMT

I am hoping for a $300+million Jackpot

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bellyache — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:53:37 GMT

I think it will be won on Wednesday. Of course I could be wrong, but that is my guess.

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sirbrad — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:05:42 GMT

I think it will break a record, the additional two balls has really done what lottery officials had expected, 'boost sales and create more hype.' Also as in Jack's case, and any other's case, money is merely a 'tool to prosperity and happiness' - not a prerequisite necessary. If you had problems managing money before winning the lottery, chances are you will still have them afterwards. Even if you do hire a team of professionals, you need to be educated as well, and be able to keep an eye on the... [ More ]

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Chewie — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 21:39:46 GMT

Everyone I know is spending more this morning than they ever had. I went to PA to buy some more tickets. This is the first time I saw lines in Milford, PA. By 11:00 am, the clerks looked tired. I think the hype will cause a winner.

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Bradly_60 — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 19:18:41 GMT

It might actually make it to $300 million. Sales are still way down compared to MM, I don't know if that is a population difference or what. The jackpot is not increasing as much as you think it would either. If it does roll on Wednesday we should see the first $300,000,000 jackpot in years.Brad

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MonteSS — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 15:59:01 GMT

Imagine the INTEREST a bank would give you EVERY DAY on that kind of money - your generation would be set for life. Although I often day dream of winning that kind of money, it would be hard for a person to keep track of it all. I bet you'd have lots of friends and so called family who would want to help...

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four4me — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 15:54:27 GMT

I don't get this message at all why do you feel we should feel shameful about old Jack. What he did or didn't do shouldn't affect you or anyone else. Unless you are directly related to him or his family and what had happened to him somehow filtered down to you. Old jack did exactly as was expected of a man his age and upbringing. A good ol boy who was a self made millionaire before he won. Who in a brief moment was rich beyond his wildest imagination. Having won the powerball jackpot then coming... [ More ]

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ryanm — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 15:44:33 GMT

It will probably need to roll three or four more times to get a record setting cash value option (the current record cash value jackpot is $180 million).

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LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 15:11:27 GMT

better yet if someone can beat jack whittaker record so we don't have to feel shameful no more about the biggest jackpot winner......

will powerball set a new record........

LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 14:20:54 GMT

do you see powerball breaking its previous record setting high jackpot