Powerball Jackpot's Up to $550 Million
Pennsylvania is one of 42 states that offer the popular numbers game. The deadline to buy tickets in the Keystone State is 9:59pm tonight.
Continuing high-volume ticket sales have pushed the Powerball jackpot to a game-record $550 million annuity value, or a $360.2 million cash prize, for the Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 drawing. Early Wednesday morning the jackpot had a $500 million annuity value, or a $327.4 million cash prize. At midday, the Pennsylvania Lottery reported statewide Powerball and Powerplay sales volume of approximately $20,000 per minute. “Pennsylvania Lottery players are very excited about this record Powerball jackpot, and that excitement is being reflected in our ticket sales,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Todd Rucci. “We urge our players to purchase their Powerball tickets early to avoid a last-minute rush, and to always play responsibly.” …
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