The Powerball jackpot continues to build, now exceeding the level attained by Mega Millions last month before it was won by a Georgia couple.
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers the jackpot grew to an estimated $275 million for Saturday night's drawing, with a cash option of $135.7 million.
It is the largest American jackpot in nearly seven months. The last jackpot to reach this level was a $330 Million Mega Millions jackpot on August 31, 2007. That was right after a $314 million Powerball jackpot that was won on August 25, 2007.
Even though the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening, 1,566,307 players across the nation won a total of more than $14.1 million in prizes in America's favorite Game.
The numbers drawn Wednesday were 12, 19, 30, 34, 36 and the Powerball was 8. The Power Play multiplier was 4.
Sixteen lucky tickets in Indiana (3), Louisiana (1), Minnesota (1), Missouri (2), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (5), Rhode Island (1), South Carolina (1), and West Virginia (1) correctly matched the 5 white numbers and won $200,000.
Eighty-three tickets matched 4 white numbers plus the Powerball and won $10,000.
Five additional winners of that prize category purchased the Power Play option that multiplied the win 4 times for a total of $40,000.
A total of 209,264 winning Powerball players multiplied their prize by 4 Wednesday. They were able to do that by purchasing the Power Play option for one dollar. With Power Play you multiply any winnings from 2-5 times, except for the jackpot. At the beginning of each drawing a wheel is spun to select that night's multiplier.
Players should carefully check their tickets after every draw. Even if there are no jackpot winners there are always tens of thousands of winners at other prize levels.
Players purchased $62,740,976 in Powerball and Power Play tickets between Sunday and Wednesday night.
The lotteries sold over $2.5 billion in Powerball tickets in fiscal year 2007. That translates into approximately $725 million for worthwhile state projects.
Wow, rolled again. Normally I buy my tickets the day of the drawing, but I'll think I'll buy it today. Lets see if the early bird gets the worm this time.
Hello, My name is Crystalleigh and I live in Las Vegas Nevada. Is there a way to buy a Power Ball ticket online? I live in a city where it is not allowed. Or is there a place someone knows I can travel to.
Quote: Originally posted by MaddMike51 on Mar 13, 2008
Arizona sells Powerball tickets.A las Vegas man and his wife won a $10,000,000 jackpot there a year or so there.
Just nit picking, but Powerball doesn't have a $10,000,000 jackpot. They won a $10,000 prize and when they went to claim it they bought more tickets and won the big JP. I don't remember what amount it was, but Powerball starts at $15,000,000.
PHOENIX (Jan. 29, 2007) — When the Jan. 20 Powerball jackpot climbed to $205 million, Barry Salzman, Henderson, NV, did as he usually does – crossed the border to purchase a ticket at Boulder Inn (also known as “Rosie's Den”), a little café on state Highway 93, 55 miles from Las Vegas.
Salzman didn't win the jackpot, but he did win $10,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball. The bad weather put a crimp in his plans to redeem their ticket on Monday, Jan. 22, instead, he and his wife came to Phoenix on Friday, Jan. 26. As they say, timing is everything. When he came to the Lottery's office at 4740 E. University Dr. to collect his $10,000 prize, he bought another Powerball ticket. This time it turned out to be a $15 million jackpot winner. So, they were right back in Phoenix yesterday.
Quote: Originally posted by LuckyLilly on Mar 13, 2008
Just nit picking, but Powerball doesn't have a $10,000,000 jackpot. They won a $10,000 prize and when they went to claim it they bought more tickets and won the big JP. I don't remember what amount it was, but Powerball starts at $15,000,000.
You are right...I stand corrected. They did win a jackpot in Arizona.
Quote: Originally posted by Madmaxxxx on Mar 13, 2008
Here is the story of the Powerball website:
PHOENIX (Jan. 29, 2007) — When the Jan. 20 Powerball jackpot climbed to $205 million, Barry Salzman, Henderson, NV, did as he usually does – crossed the border to purchase a ticket at Boulder Inn (also known as “Rosie's Den”), a little café on state Highway 93, 55 miles from Las Vegas.
Salzman didn't win the jackpot, but he did win $10,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball. The bad weather put a crimp in his plans to redeem their ticket on Monday, Jan. 22, instead, he and his wife came to Phoenix on Friday, Jan. 26. As they say, timing is everything. When he came to the Lottery's office at 4740 E. University Dr. to collect his $10,000 prize, he bought another Powerball ticket. This time it turned out to be a $15 million jackpot winner. So, they were right back in Phoenix yesterday.
Quote: Originally posted by Madmaxxxx on Mar 13, 2008
Here is the story of the Powerball website:
PHOENIX (Jan. 29, 2007) — When the Jan. 20 Powerball jackpot climbed to $205 million, Barry Salzman, Henderson, NV, did as he usually does – crossed the border to purchase a ticket at Boulder Inn (also known as “Rosie's Den”), a little café on state Highway 93, 55 miles from Las Vegas.
Salzman didn't win the jackpot, but he did win $10,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball. The bad weather put a crimp in his plans to redeem their ticket on Monday, Jan. 22, instead, he and his wife came to Phoenix on Friday, Jan. 26. As they say, timing is everything. When he came to the Lottery's office at 4740 E. University Dr. to collect his $10,000 prize, he bought another Powerball ticket. This time it turned out to be a $15 million jackpot winner. So, they were right back in Phoenix yesterday.
Does anyone know if it's possible to split the payout methods? For instance, with one winning ticket, can you take half the jackpot as an annuity and the other half in a lump sum? I thought I heard about this being done before. But it was two people who played together and split their winnings in this manner. I guess I'm asking can this be done for one person?
That sounds cool, but i wouldn't want to BUY a annuity, pay to get paid my own money!!! I will just set up my own annuity, lol!!!
Good luck to everyone for saturdays drawing, i got my two dollar quick pick early thursday, and oh boy im telling you these numbers are it!!..... not like the crappy ones i usually get, It's going to happen this time, I feel it!!!
Does anyone know if Indiana has the option to be anonymous???
Quote: Originally posted by One2Adore on Mar 14, 2008
Does anyone know if it's possible to split the payout methods? For instance, with one winning ticket, can you take half the jackpot as an annuity and the other half in a lump sum? I thought I heard about this being done before. But it was two people who played together and split their winnings in this manner. I guess I'm asking can this be done for one person?
This might be one of those times that a lawyer would come in handy.The lawyer could go over the lottery rules with a fine tooth comb and find out whether or not this is possible.I have read where people in a lottery pool took different payouts and the lottery said they would "bend over backwards" to help lottery winners.
Quote: Originally posted by rubberbandman on Mar 14, 2008
around 100 and below probably, either way its still alot of free money.
I will gladly exchange one dollar for one hundred mil
thanks rubberbandman !
But I think I should rephrase my question. Usually, after "record" sales on a large jackpot, the actual jackpot amount is larger than the advertised amount. I was wondering what some of you think it might jump to, if at all.
Quote: Originally posted by spy153 on Mar 14, 2008
thanks rubberbandman !
But I think I should rephrase my question. Usually, after "record" sales on a large jackpot, the actual jackpot amount is larger than the advertised amount. I was wondering what some of you think it might jump to, if at all.
I think at the drawing time Mike Pace will say that the advertised jackpot has climbed to an estimated $282,000,000.
Quote: Originally posted by ThatScaryChick on Mar 14, 2008
I agree. I hope someone here at Lottery Post comes up a winner!
I hope everyone buys the powerplay option,the powerplay number is 5 and everyone has 5 numbers correct for a $1,000,000 payout.As for me,I intend to hit the jacpot!
Quote: Originally posted by spy153 on Mar 15, 2008
Thanks Maddmike!
I feel dumb asking this, because I just know it is going to be someone I should know about... but ...Who is Mike Pace?
Mike Pace is the guy who reads off the winning numbers as they are drawn.The Powerball drawing is televised "live" here in Iowa and anyone who watches the drawing knows who Mike Pace is.It may not be televised in other markets,so not everyone gets to watch the drawing.
Quote: Originally posted by MissNYC on Mar 13, 2008
That's insane
That is just plain crazy! Since they went to the claim center to cash in that nice $10,000 prize....and bought a ticket while there for the powerball again.....well, then.....I wonder if I went to the actual claim center Monday and bought a ticket there if my chances would be better. What do ya'll think?
Quote: Originally posted by MaddMike51 on Mar 15, 2008
Mike Pace is the guy who reads off the winning numbers as they are drawn.The Powerball drawing is televised "live" here in Iowa and anyone who watches the drawing knows who Mike Pace is.It may not be televised in other markets,so not everyone gets to watch the drawing.
Thanks again!
See, I knew it would be someone like that.....someone everyone should know who they are.
I never watch the live draws. They are not available in my area. Or at least, I am not aware of any channel that televises the drawings. I always have to get my results from USA Mega or from here at lp or from the store. The morning news is okay too, but not reliable for results because they don't have a definite time of announcing them and mornings here can get hectic. Trying to time when they will announce the results with our morning schedule is out of the question since they do it whenever they feel like it.
Quote: Originally posted by disney7717 on Mar 15, 2008
That is just plain crazy! Since they went to the claim center to cash in that nice $10,000 prize....and bought a ticket while there for the powerball again.....well, then.....I wonder if I went to the actual claim center Monday and bought a ticket there if my chances would be better. What do ya'll think?
I think your chances of winning the jackpot would be exactly the same as everyone else that bought a Powerball ticket...slim to none.This guy just had lady luck sitting on his shoulder that day,nothing more.I once cashed in a $21,000 winning lottery ticket at the lottery office and while I was there I bought a few scratch off tickets,all losers.Lady luck was no longer sitting on my shoulder.
Quote: Originally posted by spy153 on Mar 15, 2008
Thanks again!
See, I knew it would be someone like that.....someone everyone should know who they are.
I never watch the live draws. They are not available in my area. Or at least, I am not aware of any channel that televises the drawings. I always have to get my results from USA Mega or from here at lp or from the store. The morning news is okay too, but not reliable for results because they don't have a definite time of announcing them and mornings here can get hectic. Trying to time when they will announce the results with our morning schedule is out of the question since they do it whenever they feel like it.
You're welcome.
I live in an area that doesn't have any Iowa television stations that show the drawing.The stations that I watch the drawing on are in Missouri and Illinois.I f I waited until the following day for the radio to announce the numbers theres a better than even chance that the announcer would get them wrong.
One winning $275 million jackpot ticket was sold in West Virginia. Also, 14 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Arizona, 1 from Colorado, 1 from Iowa (1 with Power Play), 2 from Kentucky, 1 from Louisiana, 1 from Minnesota, 3 from North Carolina (1 with Power Play), 3 from Pennsylvania and 1 from Wisconsin
One of these days, all it takes is patience
Cant remember who said it, but " GOOD THINGS COME TO HE WHO WAITS"
i will be playing on saturday
WOW! $275 MILLION!!! Good Luck to all!
lol am i the only one that gets so excited that i go out the very next day after the drawing and gets his tickets?
Wow, rolled again. Normally I buy my tickets the day of the drawing, but I'll think I'll buy it today. Lets see if the early bird gets the worm this time.
Hello, My name is Crystalleigh and I live in Las Vegas Nevada. Is there a way to buy a Power Ball ticket online?
I live in a city where it is not allowed. 
Or is there a place someone knows I can travel to.
Thanks!
You can but I think you may have to disclose your SS#...which I would never do. You're close to Cali, better off waiting for the Megamillions to grow.
Ok I got the first answer. NO to the online thing. What about anyone with info on a where close to Las Vegas Nevada... I am thinking "State Line"
Thank you.
I heard Power Ball is at Stateline so we will do the 20 minute drive Saturday! Must Play Power Ball!
Miss NYC Thanks alot!
I will also be buying a couple more tickets.
Arizona sells Powerball tickets.A las Vegas man and his wife won a $10,000,000 jackpot there a year or so there.
Just nit picking, but Powerball doesn't have a $10,000,000 jackpot.
They won a $10,000 prize and when they went to claim it they bought more tickets and won the big JP. I don't remember what amount it was, but Powerball starts at $15,000,000.
Here is the story of the Powerball website:
PHOENIX (Jan. 29, 2007) — When the Jan. 20 Powerball jackpot climbed to $205 million, Barry Salzman, Henderson, NV, did as he usually does – crossed the border to purchase a ticket at Boulder Inn (also known as “Rosie's Den”), a little café on state Highway 93, 55 miles from Las Vegas.
Salzman didn't win the jackpot, but he did win $10,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball. The bad weather put a crimp in his plans to redeem their ticket on Monday, Jan. 22, instead, he and his wife came to Phoenix on Friday, Jan. 26. As they say, timing is everything. When he came to the Lottery's office at 4740 E. University Dr. to collect his $10,000 prize, he bought another Powerball ticket. This time it turned out to be a $15 million jackpot winner. So, they were right back in Phoenix yesterday.
Blah Blah Blah..............................
You are right...I stand corrected.
They did win a jackpot in Arizona.
That's insane
At $275 million, the Powerball jackpot is currently the largest in the world.
It only takes a dollar to win!
Wow! Great story!
after sales, what do you think the actual amount would be?
Does anyone know if it's possible to split the payout methods? For instance, with one winning ticket, can you take half the jackpot as an annuity and the other half in a lump sum? I thought I heard about this being done before. But it was two people who played together and split their winnings in this manner. I guess I'm asking can this be done for one person?
You could buy your own annuity. Take the lump sum and purchase an annuity of your own choosing.
That sounds cool, but i wouldn't want to BUY a annuity, pay to get paid my own money!!!
I will just set up my own annuity, lol!!!
Good luck to everyone for saturdays drawing, i got my two dollar quick pick early thursday, and oh boy im telling you these numbers are it!!..... not like the crappy ones i usually get, It's going to happen this time, I feel it!!!
Does anyone know if Indiana has the option to be anonymous???
This might be one of those times that a lawyer would come in handy.The lawyer could go over the lottery rules with a fine tooth comb and find out whether or not this is possible.I have read where people in a lottery pool took different payouts and the lottery said they would "bend over backwards" to help lottery winners.
Thanks for the answers.
I wish everyone success in the powerball this weekend, Good Luck!!!!!!!
around 100 and below probably, either way its still alot of free money.
I will gladly exchange one dollar for one hundred mil
thanks rubberbandman !
But I think I should rephrase my question. Usually, after "record" sales on a large jackpot, the actual jackpot amount is larger than the advertised amount. I was wondering what some of you think it might jump to, if at all.
I think at the drawing time Mike Pace will say that the advertised jackpot has climbed to an estimated $282,000,000.
I agree. I hope someone here at Lottery Post comes up a winner!
Thanks Maddmike!
I feel dumb asking this, because I just know it is going to be someone I should know about... but ...Who is Mike Pace?
Mike Pace is the guy who reads off the winning numbers as they are drawn.The Powerball drawing is televised "live" here in Iowa and anyone who watches the drawing knows who Mike Pace is.It may not be televised in other markets,so not everyone gets to watch the drawing.
That is just plain crazy! Since they went to the claim center to cash in that nice $10,000 prize....and bought a ticket while there for the powerball again.....well, then.....I wonder if I went to the actual claim center Monday and bought a ticket there if my chances would be better. What do ya'll think?
Thanks again!
See, I knew it would be someone like that.....someone everyone should know who they are.
I never watch the live draws. They are not available in my area. Or at least, I am not aware of any channel that televises the drawings. I always have to get my results from USA Mega or from here at lp or from the store. The morning news is okay too, but not reliable for results because they don't have a definite time of announcing them and mornings here can get hectic. Trying to time when they will announce the results with our morning schedule is out of the question since they do it whenever they feel like it.
I think your chances of winning the jackpot would be exactly the same as everyone else that bought a Powerball ticket...slim to none.This guy just had lady luck sitting on his shoulder that day,nothing more.I once cashed in a $21,000 winning lottery ticket at the lottery office and while I was there I bought a few scratch off tickets,all losers.Lady luck was no longer sitting on my shoulder.
You're welcome.
I live in an area that doesn't have any Iowa television stations that show the drawing.The stations that I watch the drawing on are in Missouri and Illinois.I f I waited until the following day for the radio to announce the numbers theres a better than even chance that the announcer would get them wrong.
Wouldnt that be something. I for one would be happy for them.
I'd be happy with a peice of the pie!
One winning $275 million jackpot ticket was sold in West Virginia. Also, 14 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Arizona, 1 from Colorado, 1 from Iowa (1 with Power Play), 2 from Kentucky, 1 from Louisiana, 1 from Minnesota, 3 from North Carolina (1 with Power Play), 3 from Pennsylvania and 1 from Wisconsin
Booo. Glad I didn't play. Boring. Seems like it will never get to the record again.