The Feb. 11 Powerball jackpot now estimated annuity value of $ 325,000,000 and $ 202,900,000 prize money - the largest cash jackpot in the game history. Strong sales prompted the jackpot changes made Friday evening by officers of the Powerball.
"We are thrilled to see this jackpot increased from $ 310,000,000 to $ 325,000,000," said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Todd Rucci. "The changes have helped large Powerball Jackpot this fast growing, and we expect to see a player win a prize that Pennsylvania Saturday night."
Pennsylvania Sales for the jackpot run, which began on 28 December, 2011, reached $ 44,400,000 as of 1 pm Friday. With about 30 cents of each dollar going to support programs for older Pennsylvanians, this translates into $ 13,300,000 to the Lottery Fund.
At 1:15 on Friday, had sales of Pennsylvania for the Powerball and Power Play running at $ 6.823 per minute.
Tickets for the Powerball drawing to be available until 9:59 Saturday at more than 9,000 Lottery retailers statewide. Because demand is still increasing tickets to tomorrow night with the drawing, players are advised to buy tickets early to avoid the last-minute rush.
The Lottery also reminds players to play responsibly.
Powerball tickets are sold in 44 participating jurisdictions. Drawings take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
"We are thrilled to see this jackpot increased from $ 310,000,000 to $ 325,000,000," said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Todd Rucci. "The changes have helped large Powerball Jackpot this fast growing, and we expect to see a player win a prize that Pennsylvania Saturday night."
Pennsylvania Sales for the jackpot run, which began on 28 December, 2011, reached $ 44,400,000 as of 1 pm Friday. With about 30 cents of each dollar going to support programs for older Pennsylvanians, this translates into $ 13,300,000 to the Lottery Fund.
At 1:15 on Friday, had sales of Pennsylvania for the Powerball and Power Play running at $ 6.823 per minute.
Tickets for the Powerball drawing to be available until 9:59 Saturday at more than 9,000 Lottery retailers statewide. Because demand is still increasing tickets to tomorrow night with the drawing, players are advised to buy tickets early to avoid the last-minute rush.
The Lottery also reminds players to play responsibly.
Powerball tickets are sold in 44 participating jurisdictions. Drawings take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
