If no one matches all five numbers plus the Powerball for Wednesday’s drawing, the jackpot will continue to grow.
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Torontonians still have a chance to get their hands on a ticket in what is believed to be the largest lotto jackpot ever offered anywhere in the world. Since no one has won, the prize keeps growing, along with ticket sales in the 44 participating states, as well as the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Two weeks ago it was a mere $400 million, but it’s since tripled to hit $1.5 billion. “I’ve never bought one”. Just getting the Powerball (the red number, from 1 to 26) is worth $4, doubling your money. Nobody had the winning numbers for the $949 million Powerball jackpot in the Saturday drawing.
Watch the Powerball drawing live on WCVB-TV at 11 p.m.
“We spent about 120 bucks. It gives you ten lines”, said Lynn.
What is Powerplay, and what could paying an extra $1 win you?
The estimated jackpot for the Wednesday draw is up to $1.5 billion with sales going up thanks to online lottery agents.
The cash option stands now at $930 million. They should also photocopy all of the tickets and attach them to an office-wide e-mail so everyone knows where their money is at.
And even if you do pick all the right numbers, there’s no guarantee that you’ll have the whole pot to yourself.
You’re more likely to be struck by lightning – while drowning – than to win the lottery. The odds of winning the lottery are 1 in 293 million, she said.
Don’t toss your ticket!
According to the Michigan Lottery’s website, more than “95 cents of every dollar spent on Michigan Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players & commissions to retailers”.
So whether you win the lottery Wednesday or not – the big question – what does buy happiness?
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Steve Overton, a certified financial planner, says it’s important to get a team of people to help you manage that kind of money.
