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$117 million S.D. Powerball winner contacts LotteryNews Story
The South Dakota Lottery was contacted Tuesday by a Pierre lawyer representing someone who claims to have the winning Powerball lottery ticket worth nearly $117 million. The attorney has shared some information about the ticket, some unique information about the ticket, that indicates it is likely a legitimate claim, said Mike Mueller, state lottery advertising and public relations director. The winning ticket for the May 17 drawing was sold in South Dakota's capital city, but no one has
May 25, 2006, 3:03 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot raised to $220 millionNews Story
The Powerball jackpot continues to jump higher, as lines at lottery machines are starting to grow. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, but 929,494 players across the nation won a total of more than $10.1 million in prizes in America's Game . Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $220 million. The cash option for the Wednesday, April 12th drawing will be an estimated $101 million. The numbers drawn Saturd
Apr 9, 2006, 1:00 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot reaches $250 millionNews Story
The jackpot in America's favorite lottery game continues to grow to enormous amounts. Even though the grand prize was not awarded Wednesday evening, 1,324,903 players across the nation won a total of more than $14.4 million in prizes. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $250 million. The cash option for the Saturday, February 11th drawing will be an estimated $120.1 million. The numbers drawn Wednesday night w
Feb 9, 2006, 9:57 am - Todd - Lottery News

Landmark bill would ban computerized lottery drawings in DelawareReply
Nothing personal, but you anti-electronic drawing guys and gals are self-deceived. Random number generators do not equal corruption or any intent to pay fewer prizes. Make sure you get your facts straight before you jump on the emotional bandwagon of fear. It's a pretty easy jump; easier than doing a little research and using common sense.First fact: Lotteries across the country, including Delaware, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, etc., are paying out a higher percentage of sales in these rece
Feb 10, 2005, 3:03 pm - bigbets - Lottery News

For some lottery winners jackpot is a 'nightmare'Reply
Four4me:I hope you will accept this in the spirit in which it's intended, and the following should not be construed as a personal attack.The scenario you've outlined for yourself is doomed to fail from the outset. Let me explain what I mean:You've won an 18 or 20 million dollar jackpot (depending on the state's tax structure), and now you have a cashier's check for 10 million and change. You've already planned to spend $2 million on houses, cars, clothes and insurance for your family, so now you
Nov 20, 2004, 8:27 pm - jim695 - Lottery News

Beware of Phony Prize Promotions, Lottery Schemes, and Bogus E-mailsNews Story
By now, most people who use e-mail on a regular basis are quite familiar with the word spam and what it looks like in their e-mail in-box. If it wasn't frustrating enough to sort through and fill your trash with junk (postal) mail every day or answer unsolicited telemarketing calls during the dinner hour, now these nuisances and fraudulent schemes have found a new way into our homes and offices through e-mail.According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers in the United States an
Mar 26, 2004, 9:22 am - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina man uses birthdays to win $2 million Powerball lottery prizeNews Story
Winner says prize was absolutely needed By Kate Northrop A North Carolina man won $2 million in a Powerball drawing this week by using numbers that resembled family birthdays. Robert Crumel of Middlesex says that a $2 million Powerball prize was much needed, and it's thanks to numbers resembling important birthdays that he and his family will get some financial relief. On Sat., Sept. 30, Crumel entered a lottery drawing that would change his luck for the better. He stopped at th
Oct 6, 2023, 9:07 am - Todd - Lottery News

One ticket sold in California wins $1.08 billion Powerball jackpotReply
Dude stop spouting things you know nothing about. The lottery is not a scam. So what California had two big jackpot winners recently. FYI the top 10 winning states for Powerball winners are: California is #10 on the list!!! 1. Indiana -39 2. Missouri-31 3. Minnesota-22 4. Pennsylvania-19 5. Wisconsin-19 6. Kentucky-18 7. Louisiana-17 8. Florida-16 9. Arizona-14 10. CALIFORNIA-13 11. New York-12 12. Kansas -12 13. New Hampshire-11 14. New
Jul 21, 2023, 8:43 am - winterhug - Lottery News

$366.7 million Powerball jackpot won in VermontNews Story
For the first time in history, the winning Powerball jackpot ticket was sold at a Vermont retailer, Vermont Lottery officials announced Thursday. The winning ticket was sold in Middlebury, at the Short Stop gas station on Court Street part of the Jolley chain of gas stations. The owner of the lucky ticket, who has not stepped forward to claim the windfall yet, won a payout worth $366.7 million spread out over 30 years, which they could take as an immediate cash payout of $208.5 million.
Jul 1, 2022, 7:23 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland Lottery sells nation's first $10 million Powerball Double Play ticketNews Story
Lottery prepares to greet historic winner while thousands of players scooped up prizes last night By Kate Northrop Someone in Maryland just became the first Powerball player in the United States to win the multi-state game's $10 million Double Play top prize. Last night, a Maryland Lottery player made history when they bought a Powerball ticket with the new Double Play option for the drawing on Mon., Sept. 27 and won the very first $10 million top prize from the add-on feature's ex
Sep 28, 2021, 11:44 am - Todd - Lottery News