When the modern day lottery came into being, the emphasis by the operators and regulators was on the fact that you could win millions of dollars. You could become a millionaire. You could do or buy...more...
The amount of balls dropped in the Powerball lottery
We analyzed 20 draws of the American Powerball lottery. Sums of the main balls For the main balls in the lottery 5 out of 69 is the minimum possible sum of the main balls: 15 = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5,...more...
There are nine different ways to win Powerball prizes in every draw, based on how many numbers you match. You can win $4 just for matching the Powerball, while the jackpot is won by matching all...more...
Despite the various Powerball jackpot and lesser prize amounts, becoming a millionaire is life-changing. (And Here's What Powerball Winners Should Do to Prepare) When you play Powerball, you hope to...more...
It seems there’s always a new scam out there, and Powerball players should consider these tips to spot Powerball scams. For those who enjoy playing Powerball, there are a few things to know....more...
Is the lottery a form of entertainment? Is the lottery really entertainment or is it just a way of seducing people to spend money? First, let’s look at what entertainment really is. It can be an...more...
Do you play the same lottery numbers week on week? There are many ways that players choose their lottery numbers and most mix them up for every draw. But there are some players who will only play...more...
The American Powerball lottery is held in the format of 5 out of 69 and 1 out of 26 . There are 292,201,338 different variants of ball combinations in the lottery. The probability of winning the...more...
When it comes to feeling lucky, some Powerball players swear by the craziest items and subscribe to the wildest superstitions. Millions of people around the world are fierce believers in luck,...more...
The Ultimate Guide To Playing Powerball For First-Timers
Before you jump into playing Powerball for the first time, this is the ultimate guide you need to see. If you’re new to playing Powerball, this is the ultimate guide you need to see. From...more...
what's it like to work for the lottery? We usually only see the lottery from the outside view through advertising, kiosk information media, and retailers. Sometimes we might fantasize about...more...
Playing the lottery online comes with its own challenges With the digital age in full swing, and the COVID pandemic keeping most people at home more often, the idea of playing the lottery only...more...
Lotteries are highly regulated and enforced The lottery industry is not just another ho-hum business category. It is actually a highly regulated industry almost as much as nuclear energy is. And the...more...
Have you ever discovered a forgotten Powerball ticket and wondered about its expiration date? Can you check an expired Powerball ticket for winnings? Have you ever found yourself digging and...more...
After 10 Years, A Kentucky Group Of Co-Workers Wins Huge
After playing for nearly a decade, one group of Kentucky co-workers finally becomes Powerball winners in a big way. Everyone loves a great victory dance, especially when it’s with a lively group...more...
She Won $188M In Powerball, But Her Ex Is Suing Her From Jail
One lucky Powerball winner of $188 million soon found herself in an unlucky situation when her ex sued her from jail. Imagine winning a Powerball jackpot to the tune of $188 million. And as you...more...
Not everyone can make a jackpot win last a lifetime! Winning the jackpot on the lottery is answer to most peoples dreams. Debt and living on a tight budget disappears. Life is better and people are...more...
The Powerball Jackpot Is Now At A Record-Breaking High
The November 5th Powerball drawing didn’t produce any jackpot winners. Rolling over to a whopping $1.9 billion, it’s now at an all-time record high. When a Powerball drawing doesn’t produce a...more...
A glossary of some of the terms you may hear when playing the lottery In every sector of business and industry you will find terms that are used in-house that are confusing to those who are not...more...
If you win big, you might be wondering if your Powerball winnings could be inherited or left to family members in your will. If you’re fortunate enough to win the Powerball jackpot, the last...more...
Playing Powerball is a great idea. But playing the Power Play feature, at least for these Powerball winners, was an even better idea.
Powerball is easy to play, no matter how you look at it. It's easy to find and buy a ticket. You can pick your own specific numbers or have the machine randomly generate them for you. And there are...more...
Winning The Lottery Can Make People Do Strange Things
A look at the strange things people do when they win the lottery There have been many stories about what people have done with their lottery winnings that are a little odd or strange. Instead of...more...
Is your lottery win taxable? One of the major questions lottery players always ask is if they have to pay income tax on their lottery wins. This is a question that is answered by another question:...more...
In this crazy prize-winner story, the tale takes a turn and feels more like Bonnie and Clyde’s Powerball story. Here’s a prize-winner story you haven’t heard before. A Pennsylvania couple...more...
There’s a right and wrong way to spend your Powerball jackpot. This ultimate guide can tell you what not to do.
There is no shortage of Powerball winning horror stories of past winners who blew through their prize money far too quickly. Some even found themselves penniless within a few short years of winning...more...
HOW ONE WOMAN WON $1 MILLION WITH A NON-WINNING POWERBALL TICKET
For one woman, it was possible for her to win $1 million dollars with a non-winning Powerball ticket. Here’s how. When you buy a Powerball ticket, you hope that your numbers match, even if only...more...
You know the odds, and you understand how to play Powerball. But are there really tips and tricks to winning Powerball? When it comes to playing Powerball, players often have questions about how to...more...
Some Fedex Workers Hit It Big With Their Powerball Pool
Here’s a great story about a group of FedEx workers who became Powerball winners while playing in their regular Powerball pool. It’s always exciting and kind of fun to hear about Powerball...more...
How it goes when you win big and everyone comes out of the woodwork When you win the jackpot you will feel the whole emotional spectrum from relief and gratitude to excitement, joy, and even...more...
Playing the lottery online comes with its own challenges With the digital age in full swing, and the COVID pandemic keeping most people at home more often, the idea of playing the lottery only...more...
When you have a small win, should you take the cash or buy more tickets?
We all play the lottery in the hopes of winning the big jackpots to get all that money. But sometimes we win nothing and at other times we will a few dollars. So what should you do with small few...more...
1987 - The Story BeginsThe origins of Powerball date back to September 16th 1987 when the Multi-State Lottery Association was created. Six states formed the association in its early days, although...more...
Lottery retailers play an important part in the process We really don’t think much about the lottery retailer that we buy our tickets from. We know that they sell lottery tickets, check...more...
Yeah, all that money that you just won on the lottery is yours, all yours (evil laugh) HAHAHAHAHHA! It belongs to no one else, just little old you. So as you hold your winnings close to your chest...more...
Three times a week Powerball players have an opportunity to win a prize, the amount of which is set depending on the combination of correct numbers picked. When playing Powerball, for an initial...more...
6 Times Powerball Jackpot Winners Enriched Charities With Their Big Wins
It’s not uncommon for Powerball jackpot winners to explore enriching the lives of others via charities and non-profit organizations. What good would you do in the world if you were to win a...more...
The following rules have been adopted by the New Jersey State Lottery Commissionpursuant to the authorization contained in N.J.S.A. 5:9-7 and shall govern the operationof “POWERBALL” lottery...more...
Winning The Lottery Can Make People Do Strange Things
A look at the strange things people do when they win the lottery There have been many stories about what people have done with their lottery winnings that are a little odd or strange. Instead of...more...
When we think about the lottery we usually always go to the weekly draws that have lots of prizes and a progressive jackpot that rises into the millions of dollars until it is won. But the draw...more...
How One Woman Won $1 Million With A Non-Winning Powerball Ticket
For one woman, it was possible for her to win $1 million dollars with a non-winning Powerball ticket. Here’s how. When you buy a Powerball ticket, you hope that your numbers match, even if only...more...
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE CASHING IN ANY POWERBALL PRIZE
There are just a few things every Powerball player should know about cashing in an official Powerball prize. The only thing more exciting about buying a Powerball ticket is realizing you’re a...more...
See what one Louisiana winner said he’d do if he won the Powerball jackpot. It’s crazy!
Have you ever spent time on YouTube just watching videos of field news reporter bloopers? Sometimes it’s a photobomb of someone in the background. Other times the reporter doesn’t see that...more...
Powerball: Do you win anything if you get only one number?
The jackpot starts at $40 million and grows by at least $10 million each time there is no winner Powerball is a multi-state lottery in the United States that only does not operate in five states of...more...
When a good Samaritan allows a woman to go ahead in the checkout line, it takes on a whole new meaning with a big Quick Pick Powerball win.
Here’s a Powerball story that’s one-part goodwill and $590 million-parts luck. Imagine you’re at the supermarket, in a long line at the check-out. An 84-year-old woman with far fewer items...more...
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. However, the odds of winning any prize are a very reasonable 1 in 24.87 so it's not all doom and gloom. If you match the Powerball at...more...
Couple traveling through Virginia wins $2 million with Powerball ticket
Jerry and Teresa Maples had been traveling through 11 states, and in each state, they bought a couple of Lottery tickets. That’s how they happened to buy a Powerball ticket at the Stop In...more...
The Top 10 Ways To Pick Your Numbers For The Lottery
There are lots of ways to select your lottery numbers. Here are the top ten ways that lottery players select their numbers for each draw: Randomly – This is usually the top choice for players to...more...
How Do Charities Benefit From Lottery Ticket Sales
A look at how charities benefit from lottery sales The ultimate end of buying tickets for the lottery is the winning, or not winning, of a monetary prize. For the gaming public, this is the reason...more...
Check out this story about a local barber who became a $1 million Powerball winner and kept his job anyway. When you play Powerball, you probably dream about winning it big. You might even be...more...
Want to buy a lottery ticket so you have a chance to win big in the next Powerball drawing? You can buy Powerball tickets in-person in 47 states, and you can even buy tickets online in some areas....more...