Powerball Jackpot Reaches an Estimated $500 Million
Minnesota is one of 42 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands, that offer the lottery game.
Follow Mendota Heights Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter Who wants to be a $500 millionaire? The jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing is estimated at $500 million, a record-breaking figure for the multi-state lottery game. According to CNN.com, the previous Powerball record was $365 million, which was split among eight workers at a Nebraska meatpacking facility in 2006. While there is no question $500 million is a pile of money, it isn’t a record for U.S. lottery games. That title goes to the Mega Millions jackpot of $656 million that was split among three players in March, says CNN. Wednesday’s jackpot has grown to a record pot because no one has matched the winning numbers in 15 straight …
Tom King
8:32 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
One more tip: Go out side and pray that the lightning misses you, but not the Powerball! At least one of your prayers will be answered. more ›