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USA Powerball changes ‘come into force this week’ – January 16th 2012

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This weekend, one of the world’s most popular lottery games – the USA Powerball – has transformed into a draw that will mean bigger prizes and better odds, but many may still be in the dark about these recent changes.

Yesterday (January 15th), the new system was set in action, which means players from now on will be in for a different experience than before – although the famous USA Powerball format will not be left unrecognisable as a result.

Bigger prizes

Now, all jackpots will start at $40 million rather than $20 million.

Furthermore, every draw that results in a rollover that will see the top prize increased by $10 million.

The second-tier prize is also getting a makeover, with this payout being given a boost from the $200,000 it was originally, to a very generous $1 million if a player gets all five main numbers correct.

This will mean the Match 5 prize with a Power Play will be inflated to $2 million, potentially resulting in scores of millionaires with every draw.

Lower level payouts are also being increased, with those who match just the Powerball taking home $4 now, compared to the $3 they would have won last week.

Better odds

The regular USA Powerball matrix for main numbers with a guess range of 1-59 will remain the same, so fans will still pick from the number selection when buying their lottery tickets.

Odds are also being improved, because with these changes comes a new Powerball matrix, taking the number of digits to choose from for the additional number selection from 1-39 down to 1-35.

New price

To reflect this transformation, the price of USA Powerball tickets has been increased by $1 to mark the 20th anniversary of the famous game, which held its first draw on April 22nd 1992 replacing the original Lotto America lottery.

Play lotto online

Worldwide USA Powerball fans might be itching to experience this new USA  Powerball format and play lotto online in time for the very first new-style draw at theLotter.

The first opportunity people will have to play with these better odds and bigger jackpots is on Wednesday (January 18th), when they can enter to be in with a chance of winning the enormous $80 million jackpot.

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Christmas Eve Powerball winners claim $128 million – January 11th 2012

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A pair of USA Powerball fans have at long last made an appearance at the Maryland lottery headquarters to claim the $128 million jackpot they won on Christmas Eve.

The couple – who have elected to remain anonymous – were in attendance with their legal counsel when they arrived at the offices in Baltimoreand are the wealthiest top prize winners the state has seen since an historic $183 million USA Mega Millions win in 2003.

One of the new multi-millionaires revealed he bought two USA Powerball tickets on a whim after walking out of a restaurant on Christmas Eve and seeing an advert for the lottery.

He did not use his own numbers but opted for a Quick Pick random number selector and did not think about the lotto again until Christmas Day when he checked the ticket.

When it dawned on him that he was now a very wealthy man, he stomped on the floor and shouted for his wife to come upstairs. She soon came and saw her husband standing with the Powerball lottery slip in his shaking hand.

“At first, we thought we’d won $20 million. To discover it was over $125 million was unreal,” she told the press.

Marylandonly joined USA Powerball two years ago and has since produced two top prize winners, with one of these being an Abingdon couple who took home $108.8 million in September 2011.

The Christmas Eve pair are yet to decide whether they will be receiving their winnings as an annuity or in cash, but have said they want to use some of the money to pay off their debts and would like to donate a portion to good causes.

This year may hold even more exciting stories about USA Powerball jackpot winners, as the format of the draw is changing.

From January 15th, the jackpots will start at $40 million rather than $20 million and the second-tier prize will rise from $200,000 to $1 million.

Furthermore, if the player adds the Power Play to their ticket, the second-tier prize automatically jumps up to $2 million.

Lotto fans can play USA  Powerball today (January 11th) to be in with a chance of winning tonight’s estimated $54 million jackpot.

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Are USA Powerball fans ready for some big changes? – January 3rd 2012

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USA Powerball fans may already be aware of some of the big changes that are going to transform the game this month, but there may well be many lottery players who are unaware of the alterations.

From January 15th, the famous lottery is set to offer better odds and even bigger prizes, giving players great value for money in-line with the new lottery ticket pricing system.

So, what can fans expect form the new game?

Prizes

The new USA Powerball system will result in more millionaires.

Jackpots are being inflated from the starting sum of $20 million to a whopping $40 million.

What’s more is that following every rollover, these jackpots will increase to the tune of $10 million, which could see these massive windfalls rise in value by 50 per cent in the space of one week, as draws currently take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 23:00 local time.

Furthermore, the prize for choosing numbers that match five regular balls drawn in a game will be given a really big boost, driving up the windfall available from $200,000 to $1 million.

In addition, the Match 5 prize with the additional Power Play option will increase from the current $1 million payout to $2 million.

These changes mean there will be three times as many millionaires thanks to USA Powerball than there are at the moment.

Playing the game

Lottery ticket prices from regular outlets will be going up by $1, while the Power Play option will also be rising to $1.

But, the way lottery fans play the game will stay more or less the same.

Players will still choose their first five numbers from between 1 to 59, but for the Powerball number, individuals will choose between 1 and 35 – not 39 – increasing their odds of taking home a fabulous prize.

Additionally, the Power Play option will no longer be a multiplier, but will award fixed prizes – with second place prizes with the Power Play set at a cool $1 million.

Play Powerball at theLotter

There are four more draws before the USA changes take place but lottery fans may already be itching to play USA Powerball – and they can play the online lotto at theLotter.

The next game takes place tomorrow (January 4th) and enthusiasts could take home a huge $30 million jackpot if their numbers come in.

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USA-Powerball Creates A Christmas Millionaire

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One lucky resident of Maryland, USA became the fortunate winner of Powerball’s $128.8 million jackpot this Christmas season.  The lottery winner successfully matched the 5 numbers of the regular guess set and the additional number (Powerball) after purchasing the ticket at Wesley’s Restaurant, near Elkton on Christmas Eve.

The holiday draw’s winning numbers are: 14, 16, 30, 51, 52, the Powerball number is 19, and the Power Play number is 2.

With the approaching holidays and mounting jackpot, USA-Powerball’s Christmas Eve draw yielded a total of 1,211,530 winners. Since Powerball joined Maryland’s lottery offerings in 2010, the multi-state game has twice graced the state with impressive wins: the Christmas jackpot joins the company of a Havre de Grace man who won a $1 million prize earlier this month.

Employees at Wesley’s Restaurant confirmed that an anonymous caller inquired about the lottery’s winning numbers although the ticket holder has yet to claim the prize in person. Carole Everett, the Maryland Lottery’s director of communications, notes that jackpot winners may prefer to receive financial and legal advice before coming revealing their identity.

The New Year promises to bring major changes to USA-Powerball which will add significantly to the prize pool and improve the odds of winning the jackpot and other prizes.

To read more about the upcoming changes in USA-Powerball in 2012, please visit the Powerball Lottery Info section of the site or visit Lottery News for more information.

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USA Powerball winning numbers ‘may lead to $125 million prize’ – December 22nd 2011

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Lottery players who get their USA Powerball winning numbers right on Saturday (December 24th) may be lucky enough to take home a whopping $125 million, as the jackpot has climbed yet again in anticipation of the Christmas Eve draw.

It seems festive enthusiasm has had a real impact on the lotto world this week, because the USA Florida Lotto’s top prize has also been given a yuletide boost, climbing by $1 million to $50 million in the space of one day.

The USA Florida Lotto also has its draw scheduled for Christmas Eve, so there is every chance that one lucky lottery fan will be delivered a juicy cash prize by Santa Clause in time for the big day.

Regular players of these games may have been on the edges of their seats for a while now, as both lotteries have been rolling their jackpots over for weeks and weeks.

The last person to win a top prize in USA Powerball was on November 19th, when the lucky player scooped $59.9 million.

Things have been even more exciting for USA Florida Lotto fans, because its jackpot has been steadily rising since the last time somebody got all six numbers correct on their lottery ticket back on September 14th.

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2011 ‘generates exciting wins for USA Powerball players’ – December 20th 2011

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This year the USA Powerball has made hundreds of millionaires, producing some of the most thrilling jackpot prizes in North America.

In addition to the excitement surrounding these enormous payouts, the world has been reading all about the lotto fans who won them.

One of this year’s biggest prizes was the $254 million prize that was won by three wealth managers from Connecticut last month (November).

Gregg Skidmore, Tim Davidson and Brandon Lacoff founded the Putnam Avenue Family Trust – named after the street they all work on – which is where the after-tax lump sum will be held so they can access the money for themselves and their charitable efforts.

Another massive prize was scooped by a Tom and Kathleen Morris – a Minneapolis couple – who landed a $228.9 million fortune in August and stated they would use their fortune to retire early.

In September, a Maryland couple from Abingdon won $108 million, which was a fantastic coup for the state, as the pair were its first ever USA Powerball jackpot winners.

Finally, in April, William Swanson of Merrillville in Indiana won $74 million and revealed he would spend his riches on his mother and would treat himself to a new house and a Cadillac.

Lottery fans may want to buy Powerball tickets online to be in with a chance of winning big prizes.

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Man wins $1 million using Powerball Power Play – December 14th 2011

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One man has demonstrated to lottery fans just how opting for the Power Play multiplier when playing USA Powerball can reap dividends for lucky lotto enthusiasts.

Jose Antonetti from Havre de Grace in Maryland thought he had won $200,000 when he checked his numbers, but then he remembered he had opted for the Power Play, which entitles him to a much larger prize.

Indeed, when Emma – his wife – looked online, she confirmed that their total payout was in fact $1 million.

The Power Play feature can be purchased by USA Powerball players. This means any non-jackpot prize won in that game will be multiplied by the Power Play number drawn – 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Furthermore, the match 5 prize amount with a Power Play option will always be multiplied by 5 for $1 million.

Mr Antonetti  – who also has a daughter – said that he intends to pay off his mortgage and credit card bills and is looking forward to using his money to visit some of his family in Florida.

Fans can try out the Power Play option if they play USA Powerball today, as this evening’s (December 14th) lotto draw is set to have a top prize of $78 million.

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Things are set to change for USA Powerball – December 7th 2011

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The way lottery fans play USA Powerball is all set to change – so lotto players may want to get a better understanding for the new system and be prepared for a slight rise in ticket prices, which will come into force in January 2012.

Now, lottery enthusiasts need not panic, because these alterations may be significant, but they are only going to make this fantastic draw more exciting – resulting in much bigger prizes and exciting inflated rollovers.

USA Powerball changes

From the beginning of the new year, draws taking place on January 18th onwards will have the new minimum Powerball jackpot of $40 million – which is double the original $20 million minimum top prize that fans of the draw may already know about.

Each time a USA Powerball game results in nobody taking home the jackpot, the top prize will roll over by an additional $10 million at least for the following draw.

Now if this does not get USA Powerball fans excited already, this next change may blow their minds, as the number of Powerballs – a mandatory part of the game – in play is going down from 39 to 35 – increasing a player’s odds of winning top prizes!

Furthermore, the Match 5 prize will be boosted from $200,000 to $1 million if a player – which is the current payout if a player chooses the Power Play option.

So, this means the Power Play Match 5 prize – which increases a player’s prize if they win for an additional charge – is going up too – from $1 million to a cool $2 million.

How to play USA Powerball

Lotto fans already acquainted with USA Powerball can carry on playing exactly how they did before, but those new to the game who are tantalised by these exciting changes can buy lottery tickets online at theLotter.

Players choose five numbers from one to 59 and then select a Powerball number by either choosing their own numbers or having them picked at random using the Quick Pick option.

Lotto enthusiasts can win prizes if their ticket matches three or more numbers with or without the Powerball.

By multiplying with the Power Play option, players can increase their secondary prizes two to five times and if a person wins a second tier prize their payout is multiplied by five.

A little USA Powerball history

These major changes and a review of USA Powerball ticket prices are all to mark the 20th anniversary of the famous lottery.

The first USA Powerball draw took place on April 22nd 1982 after the original LottoAmerica game – which was launched in 1988 by the Multi-State Lottery Association – was given a revamp.

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One-in-five Americans ‘know a lottery winner’ – December 5th 2011

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The USA is one nation that loves its lottery games, with a recent survey revealing one-in-five Americans knows a lotto winner personally.

And it is no surprise the country is in love with playing the lottery, because with big-prize draws such as USA Mega Millions and the USA Florida Lotto, it is hard to resist the hype these enormous jackpots bring about.

According to Poll Position, 62 per cent of all Americans have entered a lottery draw at some point – which also includes playing the lotto online.

This week there are some really big jackpot draws taking place in the US, with the next USA Mega Millions game taking place tomorrow (December 6th) with a top prize of $87 million.

The USA Powerball draw on Wednesday (December 7th) promises an estimated $52 million payout to anybody who gets all five numbers plus the Powerball correct.

Furthermore, the next USA Florida Lotto game – which is also on Wednesday – is going to have a top prize of around $41 million, while the Indiana Hoosier Lottery draw looks to have a jackpot of $24 million when the balls are drawn that evening too.

Fans of these great games can have a go at winning a juicy payout and check estimated jackpots and lottery results at theLotter.

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USA Powerball winners ‘donate $1 million to veterans’ – December 5th 2011

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The three USA Powerball winners who landed a $254 million lotto jackpot to share between them have given $1 million of their windfall to support veterans.

Asset managers from Connecticut, Greg Skidmore, Tim Davidson and Brandon Lacoff have split their generous donation between several groups that offer help and services to those who have been in battle.

Gary Lewi, a spokesman for the trio, said on Sunday (December 4th) that the lottery winners cannot think of a bigger priority than “addressing the needs of those men and women who have defended our nation”.

One of the good causes, Building Homes for Heroes, said that at least four houses could be built with the money, while president for Operation First Response Peggy Baker described their donation of $200,000 as a “Christmas miracle”.

Chief executive officer for Services for the Under Served Donna Colonna praised the generosity of the three trustees, while the US Intrepid Fallen Heroes Foundation revealed their financial gift will go towards helping those veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress.

Charitable causes are usually a big priority for lottery winners and the generosity of the three trustees from Connecticut could inspire those entering Wednesday’s (December 7th) USA Powerball draw, which promises a jackpot of $52 million.

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USA Powerball winners deny collecting jackpot for a client – November 30th 2011

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Shortly after news emerged that three men from a wealthy part of Connecticut landed the USA Powerball jackpot, it was revealed there was a fourth gent involved – their client.

However, wealth management professionals Greg Skidmore, Tim Davidson and Brandon Lacoff – who won $254 million playing the lottery this month – have denied this speculation.

The three males claim they bought their lotto ticket together on a whim and upon realising the good news that their luck had come through set up a trust fund for the top prize.

After their story hit the papers, Thomas Gladstone, who is said to be the landlord of the company the winners all work for, revealed the assets experts are just fronting for another person in order to maintain his anonymity.

In response to these allegations, Messrs Skidmore, Davidson and Lacoff released a statement from their jointly-held Putnam Avenue Family Trust saying: “To be clear, there are a total of three trustees and there is no anonymous fourth participant.”

The gents named their fund after the street they all work on together.

USA Powerball fans may need such a trust fund if fortune favours them tonight (November 30th), as this evening’s draw is expected to yield a jackpot worth $31 million.

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USA Powerball winners ‘know just how to manage their wealth’ – November 29th 2011

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Many lotto winners may have difficulty when it comes to managing huge sums of cash following a lottery windfall, but three lucky players from Connecticut are more than qualified to take good care of their cash.

The fortunate lotto fans scooped $254 million playing USA Powerball after buying a ticket together over a month ago and know just how to handle their money owing to their jobs as wealth managers.

Gregg Skidmore, Tim Davidson and Brandon Lacoff work in a small start-up firm called Bell Asset Management in Greenwich – one of the richest towns in the country.

They came forward after mulling over the win and founded the Putnam Avenue Family Trust – named after the street they all work on – which is where the after-tax lottery lump sum will be held.

Connecticut lottery officials have confirmed that this USA Powerball win is the state’s biggest ever and is the 12th largest in the history of the game.

All three men have said that a generous proportion of their winnings will be going to good causes.

Lotto fans who like to play online Powerball can check out theLotter, as tomorrow’s (November 30th) jackpot for the popular game is set to be $31 million.

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Search goes on for $77 million USA Powerball winner – November 28th 2011

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The search continues as USA Powerball officials try to hunt down a lotto player with a ticket entitling them to $77 million in winnings.

According to the Metro Atlanta, the slip was purchased in Georgia – in all probability by a local resident – on June 29th this year.

As so much time has elapsed since the draw took place, it is unlikely the lottery fan has been using the months since buying their ticket to mull over how they will spend and invest their life-changing payout and officials are now assuming the individual is unaware their numbers came through for them after entering the USA Powerball lotto.

Lottery fans have 180 days to collect their USA Powerball prize if they are fortunate enough to scoop a cash sum, but 150 days have already passed since the June 29th game, so time is running out for the potential multi-millionaire.

Lotto lovers may live in fear of losing a winning ticket but one way they can avoid this nightmare situation is if they buy lottery tickets online.

At theLotter, players can register to receive email or SMS alerts if they are lucky enough to win a payout, while their chosen lotto numbers for each game they play are saved digitally, which means no fretting about misplaced tickets.

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USA Powerball winner collects prize in limousine – November 24th 2011

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For some lottery winners, getting used to owing a large amount of money can be a daunting thing, but for one USA Powerball player, the luxury lifestyle began even before he collected his prize.

According to Wtop, Shawn Niedomanski rocked up to the Maryland Lottery headquarters in a chauffeur-driven limousine with three of his best friends and his wife, brother and nephew to claim his $200,000 windfall.

The fortunate lotto fan had waited two weeks to go and see lottery officials about his prize money, deciding to drop by on his 50th birthday to make the social occasion even more memorable.

But despite his grand arrival to collect the lump cash sum, Mr Niedomanski has got both feet firmly on the ground when it comes to how he will spend his winnings, revealing he will use the cash to pay off his bills.

Lottery fans who do not live in the States like Mr Niedomanski can still get in on the action and play online Powerball at theLotter.

The next draw will take place on Saturday (November 26th) and lotto enthusiasts who take part could win as much as $25 million.

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Lottery winner of AUD$38 million ‘vows to carry on working’ – November 24th 2011

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The winner of AUD$38 million in lottery prize money has vowed to keep on working, despite her enormous wealth.

This week the woman – who is remaining nameless – told lotto officials that she is happy to carry on in her job as a healthcare professional.

Fans of lottery games such as the Australia Powerball may share the winner’s passion for her career, as the player stated: “I really love my work so I will keep on working.”

When quizzed on what she would be buying with her newfound riches, she said she would like to treat her loved ones to a comfortable lifestyle, adding that a holiday and a new house are on the cards.

“This win won’t just change my life, it will change the lives of all of my family,” she remarked.

The lottery winner did not realise her good fortune until lotto officials rang to tell her the news, but initially she thought their call may be a hoax, so checked her lottery ticket online to see if the numbers matched – and they did.

Winning a lotto draw and not realising it is a fear many people may have, but this can be avoided if they play lottery online at theLotter, as the site offers a service alerting players if they have won any prize money.

In addition to Jackpot Email Alerts and Lottery Results Email Alerts, lotto fans can also receive alerts via SMS message.

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USA Powerball fans ‘would share jackpot with loved ones’ – November 23rd 2011

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USA Powerball players may have noticed that last Saturday’s (November 19th) draw resulted in one lucky fan winning the coveted $59.9 million jackpot.

The ticket was sold in Exeter, Pennsylvania and the Times Leader has taken to the streets of the small town to ask its locals how they would spend such a fortune.

Shavertown resident Margo Harvey said she would share a lotto jackpot payout with everybody and would ensure family and friends were given the support they need, as well as donating some money to organisations that help children.

Carmen Donato of West Pittson revealed he would probably split such a huge amount of cash between his three sons and their families – after all, with $59.9 million, there is plenty to share around.

Tom Connell, who is 59, said he has no use for such a massive payout and so would give it all away to starving and sick people.

Wyoming resident Jeff Murphy has his plans for lottery finances all set out and claimed: “I would probably take the cash, take care of the family … [and] take a cruise.”

He also has political aspirations for his dream USA Powerball millions, revealing he would use the cash to back a Republican candidate in the next presidential elections.

The USA Powerball top prize has now reset to $20 million and lottery fans who want to try their hand at landing this tidy sum for themselves can get in the game in time for tonight’s (November 23rd) draw.

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Quilting retreat ‘results in $200,000 USA Powerball win for group’ – November 22nd 2011

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A group of 23 women enjoying a quilting retreat near Salem, Massachusetts, are celebrating after their getaway resulted in them winning $200,000 playing USA Powerball.

According to the Register Guard, the ladies – most of whom come from Eugene in Oregon, will be splitting their prize money, resulting in them getting around $5,000 apiece, with the gang using the cash to help fund future breaks together at the Silver Falls Conference Center to enjoy their pastime.

It transpires they pooled their money and bought 26 lines for the October 29th USA Powerball game – which had a $200 million jackpot.

The ladies also entered the lotto for their friends who were not in attendance and bought tickets for the draw while doing a fabric run.

Over the next couple of days, the group did what all lottery fans do – fantasize about how they would spend a top prize – before checking the newspaper and realising their luck had come in, even if it was not a jackpot win.

As a result of the good fortune, the women have been dubbed the Getaway Girls.

Adonna Roelke, who works at the Springfied-based PacificSource health insurance company and organises the quilting breaks, stated: “It’s just hard to believe. It hasn’t quite sunk in yet. For the next few years, we’ll be getting a free Sunday brunch [at the retreat].”

Lottery fans can buy Powerball tickets online at theLotter to try their hand at scooping this Wednesday’s (November 23rd) top prize of $20 million.

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USA Powerball fan ‘lands $59.9 million in time for Black Friday’ – November 22nd 2011

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Lottery fans may have been saving up for the festive spending season, but a lucky lotto player no longer needs to worry about budgeting, as the fortunate enthusiast has landed a $59.9 million jackpot.

One lottery ticket sold in Pennsylvania matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday’s (November 19th) game – making the owner of the slip incredibly wealthy in time for Black Friday, the shopping day that follows Thanksgiving in the US.

The lotto fan must be incredibly thankful that lady luck was smiling on them that particular day.

Furthermore, two fortunate lottery players from Iowa and New Jersey also picked five numbers correctly on their ticket as well as the Power Play option, only missing out on the Powerball, which entitles them to a $1 million windfall just in time for the festive season thanks to selecting the Power Play feature – which multiplies second prizes five times.

Another three USA Powerball fans picked all five numbers correctly without the Power Play, making two Florida ticketholders and one lottery lover from New Mexico $200,000 wealthier.

There is still time for lottery enthusiasts to scoop a jackpot in time for Thanksgiving and the Black Friday shopping spree that follows in the US, as tomorrow’s (November 23rd) USA Powerball jackpot is estimated to be worth $20 million.

Fans of TheLotter can play online Powerball at the site.

The game is currently ranked as offering one of the most impressive top prizes in the world.

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What is a multiplier? Lotto Terms Series Part 2 – November 16th 2011

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In this second edition in our new series of understanding lotto terms, we want to help lottery fans boost their game by understanding what it means to choose the multiplier option.

Many lotto fans may have spotted the Megaplier when they play USA Mega Millions - this is what is known in the lottery world as a multiplier.

It is simply a way of multiplying a non-jackpot lottery prize for an additional charge.

Non-jackpot prizes are multiplied by the Megaplier number – 2, 3 or 4 – which means lotto fans can get a lot more bang for their buck if their lucky numbers come through.

In the USA Mega Millions draw, the match 5 prize – which is always $250,000 – is always multiplies by Megaplier number 4, instantly making the ticketholder a millionaire.

USA Powerball works in a similar play with its own Power Play option, which boosts a player’s non-jackpot winnings by multiplying it with the Power Play ball and entitles match 5 prize-winners to a $1 million payout, just by ticking a box.

The USA Oregon Megabucks also has a multiplier entitled the Kicker, which entitles any non-jackpot prize won in the game to be multiplied by four.

There’s no time like the present for lottery enthusiasts to give these optional extras a go to boost their winnings, with the next USA Powerball and Oregon Megabucks draws taking place today (November 16th) and the next USA Mega Millions game scheduled for Friday (November 18th).

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$245 Million Won, Ticket’s Whereabouts Unknown

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The historic Powerball jackpot has been claimed by an anonymous Connecticut resident. The only thing missing: the ticket!

Now, this Connecticut local is rummaging through his recycling, checking the dryer’s lint collector, and searching under couch cushions for the lucky ticket in the November 2nd draw which entitles the holder to the $245 million jackpot.


Suni Patel, owner of the Belltown Superette in Stamford where the ticket was sold, reported that a distressed man came in claiming to have bought the winning ticket at her convenience store but was unable to find the auspicious voucher.


At theLotter, all tickets are securely stored in local offices, and a scanned copy of the ticket is displayed in your account so that ownership is never in doubt. Plus, receive instant email and SMS winning notifications to ensure that you catch your windfall!


While the jackpot winner remains empty-handed, 19 second place winners received $200,000 each for correctly guessing 5 numbers, 12-14-34-39-46, without the jackpot-making powerball,  36.

By adding the Power Play option, newly available at theLotter.com, these 19 lucky winners could have made themselves millionaires, multiplying the second place prize by 5 times! The Power Play option enables savvy players to increase already attractive second prizes by 5 and other non-jackpot wins by 2-5, according to the Power Play drawn.

Will there be redemption for the jackpot winner? All win claims must be staked by April 30, 2012, giving the Connecticut man the chance to shake out his pockets a few more times before the jackpot slips through his fingers.


USA-Powerball continues to offer fans plenty of reasons to play, boasting nearly 2.3 million tickets with winning combinations sold nationwide. Click here to play Powerball lottery or your favorite lottery, and sleep easy knowing that your ticket is safe with us!

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USA Powerball jackpot soars to $245 million – October 31st 2011

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Lottery fans may be on the edge of their seats after Saturday’s (October 29th) USA Powerball game resulted in another rollover.

Now the top prize stands at an eye-wateringly huge $245 million.

USA Powerball is played in 42 states in the US including the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, but lotto enthusiasts who get heir thrills from rollover games can play online at theLotter in time for the next draw, which takes place on Wednesday (November 2nd).

This jackpot has been climbing for some time now, but that does not mean secondary and tertiary-tier players are not scooping big prizes, with the runner up payouts coming in at as much as $200,000 and $10,000 – which are certainly not to be sniffed at.

A couple who were recently made $43.4 million richer thanks to their luck coming in playing USA Powerball are a husband and wife from Abingdon in Maryland.

According to the Baltimore Sun, the pair landed the jackpot playing on September 7th and realised their good fortune when the lotto numbers were called on TV.

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Would a USA Powerball win convince you to quit work? – October 4th 2011

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A USA Powerball jackpot may give lottery fans the chance to live comfortably for the rest of their lives without ever working again, but one A-list actor has said that this sort of life of leisure may not make people happy in the long run.

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Hugh Jackman, star of such blockbuster hits as X-Men and Van Helsing and new action movie Reel Steel, claimed that having a job to do is what stimulates a person.

“People think if I win the lottery I’ll never work again. Then you won’t be happy. We all need work,” the celebrity remarked.

He suggested that lottery winners are probably better off striking a balance between early retirement and continuing in employment and added: “We all need to contribute. But we don’t want to work too much.”

This may be food for thought for USA Powerball fans looking forward to tomorrow’s (October 5th) draw, which promises a single winner the generous sum of $58 million in prize money.

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USA Powerball makes Rhode Island resident a millionaire – September 28th 2011

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There’s a new millionaire in Rhode Island after a fortunate resident of the tiny US state struck lucky playing USA Powerball on Saturday (September 24th).

The lotto fan bought their ticket in Providence, matching five numbers with the Power Play feature.

Whoever they are, this person has a life-changing sum of cash on their hands and lottery officials are keen for the individual or syndicate to make themselves known as soon as they are ready.

So far this week, nobody has come forward to claim the dazzlingly generous prize – which may be because the soon-to-be millionaire is getting used to the idea of being very wealthy and is weighing up what they will do with their newfound cash.

Lotto fans who are interested in playing USA Powerball have time to enter in today’s (September 28th) draw.

The jackpot has rolled over to $37 million and lottery enthusiasts keen to get involved can do so at theLotter.

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Milwaukee man wins $1 million playing USA Powerball – September 20th 2011

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A Milwaukee man has landed himself a cool $1 million thanks to striking lucky playing USA Powerball.

Dennis Walczyk came forward last week to collect his juicy payout but declined to mention how he will be spending his newfound wealth – which will ensure he and his loved ones live very comfortably for the next few years.

The fortunate lottery enthusiast works at a company that refurbishes and rebuilds machines used to recycle plastics – and maybe Mr Walczyk will want to spend some of his winnings on a holiday for a little break from his workaday life.

USA Powerball fans who fancy taking home such a handsome prize for themselves can enter their favourite numbers at theLotter with a chance to win tomorrow’s (September 21st) jackpot of $25 million.

Earlier this month, Roger Lightle of Rossendale, Missourri, won $1 million playing USA Powerball.

News-Press Now reported that the lucky lotto winner plays twice a week – so his dedication has really paid off.

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Going public after a USA Powerball win ‘may bring surprises’ – September 15th 2011

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It’s a difficult decision, but one that has to be made at some point by anybody who gets lucky playing their favourite lotto games such as USA Powerball - whether or not to go public.

One expert has suggested people who want to have their picture in the papers could be met with surprises as a result of their good fortune, while another claims publicising this kind of good fortune is very positive.

Speaking to the Baltimore Sun, professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University Steven Danish said that he has experience in counselling lottery jackpot winners and he commented that people thinking about allowing the media into their lives should consider the unexpected.

However, spokeswoman for the Maryland Lottery Carole Evrett said that showing pictures of “happy winners” is a good thing – perhaps because this reminds lotto fans of the kind of joy they could feel when their lucky numbers are drawn.

This week, the newspaper revealed a pair of USA Powerball winners is still deciding whether or not to go public.

The Abingdon couple won $108 million on September 7th.

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Maryland USA Powerball winners ‘may go public’ – September 14th 2011

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A couple from Maryland are now $108 million richer thanks to winning big playing USA Powerball – and they may yet decide to go public with their happy news.

According to a lotto spokesperson speaking to the Baltimore Sun, the Abingdon pair stepped forward to collect their prize yesterday (September 13th 2011).

The lottery official revealed the lucky winners have not decided whether they want to be identified after receiving their windfall, which was won on September 7th.

Lottery communications director Carole Evrett said: “We are hoping to get an answer soon and are, of course, hoping they agree to publicity.”

And Ms Evrett may be especially keen that the couple agree to be identified because they are in fact the first ever USA Powerball winners for the state of Maryland.

Lotto fans who fancy a USA Powerball jackpot for themselves can play today at theLotter as the top prize is estimated to be $25 million – a life-changing sum of money.

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USA Powerball winner claims prize after Hurricane Irene – August 30th 2011

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A lottery fan from Rhode Island has claimed $10,000 in winnings thanks to a lucky USA Powerball Ticket after the devastation of Hurricane Irene hit her home.

According to Go Local Prov, the lotto player – who has opted to remain nameless – was off work on the morning she collected her payout, because the meteorological devastation cut the power at the place of work, resulting in her having the day off.

The lucky lottery fan revealed she and her husband would share the prize and enjoy a little spending money but the rest would go into a bank account.

Her ticket for the August 24th draw matched four lottery numbers and the PowerBall number and on that day there was no jackpot winner either, seeing the top prize roll over.

This ratcheted up again on Saturday’s (August 27th) draw, with the jackpot now coming in at $75 million, which could be yours if you play at theLotter.

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Picking a lotto game ‘is an important decision for any lottery fan’ – August 22nd 2011

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One of the most important decisions for lottery fans to make is which lotto game to splash their cash on, as a juicy payout could depend on which draws they prefer to follow.

This is according to independent lottery expert The Lottery Guy, who provides hints and tips for people looking to maximise their chances of taking home a top prize.

“Which game to play [is] a step that almost nobody thinks about. We are either blinded by jumbo jackpots, or pick whatever game looks interesting,” he commented, adding that players should investigate the games available to them and think carefully about which ones they are more likely to win.

The Lottery Guy stated that a good way to find out which lottos are potential winners is by checking out the odds on lottery websites and comparing the different draws.

Here at theLotter there is a huge choice of lotteries to try out, with US games such as USA Powerball and USA MegaMillions and the world-famous EuroMillions draw.

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Minneapolis couple take home $228.9 million in USA Powerball winnings – August 16th 2011

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A couple from the US state of Minneapolis have struck gold playing USA Powerball, as the lucky twosome have scooped the game’s massive $228.9 million jackpot.

Tom and Kathleen Morris had been discussing retirement and had planned to work for a couple more years before living off their pension, but always said they would start their life of leisure sooner if they won the lottery.

And as luck would have it, they did!

According to his wife, Mr Morris is a frequent USA Powerball player and usually buys three lotto tickets, but fortunately this time he decided to splash out on five – the fourth of which turned out to be a winner.

Mrs Morris said: “We have a lot of friends that have added that it couldn’t have happened to a nicer couple and that was nice to hear so we’re happy.”

Earlier this month, lucky lotto fan Randy Wagner from Grubbs, Arkansas, became the state’s newest millionaire after winning a cool $1 million playing USA Powerball.

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USA Powerball jackpot ‘is second biggest in over a year’ – August 10th 2011

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Saturday (August 6th) night resulted in no jackpot winners in the USA Powerball draw, which means the top prize is now an eye-watering $220 million.

This is the second biggest jackpot for the game in more than a year, which could mean one lucky lottery player is made a very rich man or woman when the next draw takes place tonight (August 10th).

USA Powerball is known for its big winners, with the largest ever prize to be awarded in the game reaching the dizzying heights of $360 million, which was won by eight colleagues at a Nebraskan meat packing plant in February 2006.

This year alone, two Indiana Welders claimed a top prize of $221.7 million when they played USA Powerball – and subsequently, the two men decided to quit their jobs in favour of a life of luxury.

And tonight could be the night for one lucky lotto fan playing online at theLotter – and with $220 million up for grabs, what is there to lose?

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Arkansas man wins $1 million playing USA Powerball – August 8th 2011

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There’s a new millionaire in the US state of Arkansas this week, as local man Randy Wagner of the town of Grubbs scooped a $1 million cash prize playing USA Powerball.

According to Arkansas Matters, the fortunate lotto fan is the tenth player from that state to win $1 million or more since September 28th 2009 – which could mean the southern destination is extra lucky for lottery players.

Mr Wagner told lottery officials that he went into work the day after the draw totally unaware that he was holding the key to a fortune and only found out when he called home to ask his daughter to read the numbers to him for him to check.

The winner drove to Little Rock with his dad Buck Wagner to collect his cash prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery on Thursday (August 4th).

And fans of USA Powerball can get in the game in time for Wednesday’s (August 10th’s) draw at theLotter, which is calculated to have a jackpot worth $220 million!

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Retired couple to use USA Powerball prize ‘to help charities’ – August 2nd 2011

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A retired couple from Chapin in the US state of South Carolina have walked away with a $1 million prize after playing USA Powerball.

The pair – who opted to remain anonymous – claimed, however, that their lottery winnings have not been earmarked for expensive holidays and flash cars because they would prefer to put the cash to good causes.

“We feel we won so we can give back,” the wife of the winning couple told WISTV.com, adding: “Local charities in Chapin will be blessed. We want to help people in the community that need it.”

The retirees only discovered they were due a payout when a reporter on the midday news revealed a local lottery player had a winning ticket but had not yet claimed their prize.

And lotto fans can get in the game tomorrow (August 3rd) to be in with a chance of winning the £160 million USA Powerball jackpot.

Players can enter their lucky numbers at theLotter – which will notify any lucky lottery enthusiasts of the good news if they win.

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Rhode Island lotto fan takes home $10,000 USA Powerball win – July 19th 2011

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One lucky lotto fan from the Rhode Island town of North Providence has scooped a juicy $10,000 prize playing USA Powerball.

The man has opted to keep his identity a secret and has revealed he entered the draw shortly before heading off on a ten-day break with his family to Narragensett.

As to what will become of his winnings, the fortunate lottery winner has said that he plans to put his prize money towards his son’s education and to take his wife out for a fancy meal.

Last week, WBTV Kannapolis reported that former musician Mike Ellison from North Carolina took home a whopping $1 million after striking lucky playing USA Powerball.

The next USA Powerball draw takes place tomorrow (July 20th) with the chance for one lucky player to take home a jackpot of $76 million.

Lotto fans can get in the game at theLotter today, to be in with a chance of winning.

Are you a potential winner? Find out by playing at theLotter!

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North Carolina man takes home $1 million USA Powerball win – July 12th 2011

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There’s a new millionaire in North Carolina this week, after one lucky lottery lover took home a $1 million prize after winning big on the USA Powerball.

According to WBTV Kannapolis, former musician Mike Ellison found out that his numbers matched all five of the white balls drawn on Saturday (July 9th).

He said he was “ecstatic” about the prize and revealed that he thought he was dreaming when he checked his ticket.

Mr Ellison revealed that he will use his winnings to retire, take care of his family and buy a house.

And looking after loved ones seems to be something many people factor into their dreams of taking home a juicy lotto payout, as the Daily World reported USA Powerball winner Julie Fontenot would be spending her $200,000 prize on her grandchildren.

Lotto fans can play USA Powerball no matter where in the world they are on theLotter if they fancy a chance of winning the $48 million jackpot when the next draw is called tomorrow (July 13th).

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Washington woman scoops surprise $200,000 USA Powerball win – July 11th 2011

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A crawfish angler from Washington has landed the prize catch of $200,000 after a surprise USA Powerball win.

According to the Daily World, Julie Fontenot bought a ticket for the July 2nd lottery game after having not played for several months.

However, she did not realise her luck until after celebrating July 4th with her daughter and grandchildren, when driving home she stopped to fill up her car and discovered five of the numbers called out in the lotto draw matched her ticket.

Ms Fontenot selected all of the white ball numbers but missed out on the red Powerball for the top prize.

She revealed to the news source that she was going to invest her winnings for her six grandchildren.

Last month, a painter from Idaho also won $200,000 in the USA Powerball.

John Malota from Idaho revealed he would spend the cash on clearing some debts and paying off his mortgage.

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USA Powerball jackpot rolls over to $36 million – July 7th 2011

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Nobody took home the top prize last night (July 6th) when the USA Powerball numbers were drawn, which means the next game’s jackpot is being ratcheted up to the princely sum of $36 million.

The balls called were 11, 15, 24, 50 and 55, with a bonus ball of 8.

And while nobody triumphed with the biggest payout, there were still 504,364 winners in total, splitting prizes totalling $4.4 million between them.

Some may have taken home healthier lottery rewards than others, with lotto fans in Florida, Missouri and Wisconsin landing five matching numbers for $200,000 apiece.

And residents of the Sunshine State appeared to have lady luck on their side, as two fortunate Floridians also scored four correct numbers, entitling them to $10,000 each.

An Idaho military man also struck lucky with the USA Powerball recently.

John Malota won $200,000 thanks to picking five winning numbers when he bought his lotto ticket for the June 29th draw.

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Exciting changes coming to USA Powerball – July 5th 2011

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The USA Powerball lottery will be changing from January 15th 2012, to celebrate the game’s 20th anniversary.

From the beginning of next year, anyone who buys a ticket will be in with a shot of taking home double jackpots, with prize pots starting from $40 million – double the amount it is now, the Lottery Post reports.

The USA Powerball offers players nine ways to become a winner! With the new changes, the prize amounts are being revised as well, but for the better.

The second level prize has also now moved up from $200,000 to $1 million in cash and the lowest prize level has climbed from $3 to $4.

While gamers will still have to pick their first five numbers from 1 to 59, the Powerball pool has been reduced from 39 numbers down to 35, which means people have a better chance of winning something when they play.

Big jackpots are not all that lottery players will be able to take advantage of next year, however. Another change to come in on January 15th is better overall odds for a greater number of winners.

Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 22:59 Eastern Time and you can buy your tickets from theLotter up to three hours before the official draw takes place.

Don’t wait until January 15th to play the USA Powerball, however – there are still some amazing prizes waiting to be claimed right now. Just look at the most recent winner from Kansas, for example, who took $200,000 all the way to the bank after the June 18th draw.

So don’t hang around – play the USA Powerball at theLotter today.

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Celebrate the 4th of July at theLotter – July 4th 2011

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Today is July 4th, which means the whole world is joining the US in its Independence Day celebrations – and what better way to salute the American national holiday than by having a flutter at theLotter.

Lotto fans may wish to demonstrate their love of all things Yankee by playing famous games such as the USA Mega Millions, which will have its next draw tomorrow with a jackpot of $12 million.

Or lottery lovers may want to try their luck with the USA Powerball, with a chance to win $25 million when the next numbers are called on Wednesday this week.

Some lotto enthusiasts may have just been swept away with the American happy-go-lucky spirit and could be trying their hand at a few of the other US lotteries such as the Hoosier Lotto, Super Lottery, Pick Six, Sweet Million Lotto, Megabucks and state lotto games in Colorado, Florida, Illinois and New York – available at theLotter.

Whatever lottery fans decide to play, each game gives them a chance to win life-changing prizes that could help an ordinary person realise their own American Dream.

Will Independence Day be a lucky lotto day for you? Find out at theLotter.

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$30 million win on Australian Powerball – June 28th 2011

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A woman from Queensland will no doubt be celebrating this week after winning the big bucks on the Australian Powerball game.

The lotto player – who has elected to remain anonymous – was the only division one winner in the country for the draw, taking $30 million all the way to the bank.

She now plans to help out her friends and relatives and give some of her lottery cash away to wildlife and environmental trusts.

“I intend to use the money to make a real difference in my life and the lives of others,” she remarked, adding that when she saw her numbers match up she thought her eyes were playing tricks on her.

The woman went on to say: “I’ll never have to work again.”

To play the Australian Powerball, all you have to do is pick five numbers out of 45 balls and one Powerball, selected from a set of 45 balls in a second drawing machine.

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Powerball winner has less than a month to collect prize – June 22nd

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The clock is ticking for one lucky USA Powerball player, who won $200,000 last year and is yet to claim their prize.

According to the Morning Sentinel, a lottery ticket bought in Maine for the July 17th draw in 2010 with five matching numbers needs to be presented before the July 18th cut-off next month.

The winning digits for that day were 22, 27, 35, 37 and 45 with a Powerball of 3 and Power Play of 4.

Director of operations at the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations Tim Poulin was quoted as saying: “We want to get the word out in case the winner’s out there.”

The ticket was bought in Eliot and the owner has until 17:00 local time on the deadline date to present their numbers at the Maine State Lottery.

And two lucky USA Powerball players – Mary and Chad Tillman – from Boone in Iowa collected their $1 million winnings a month after their numbers appeared in the draw.

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USA Powerball winner donates $1.5 million – June 22nd 2011

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A West Virginia winner of the USA Powerball has proved himself to be a philanthropist, donating a large chunk of change to the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Board.

Randy Smith – who hit a $79 million lottery jackpot last summer – made the £1.5 million gift in person, with the money to be used to build a public recreation centre at Musselman High School, the Herald-Mail reports.

This isn’t the first time the 64-year-old has donated some of his lotto win. He has also spent more than $1 million on equipment for the emergency services and helped pay for a new park pavilion.

Mr Smith still plays the lottery however, saying he continues to do so “because I can see how much can be done [in the community] if you put it toward things that can be done”.

Similarly, Jeff and Billy Wilson from North Carolina – who won $88.1 million on the lottery in 2009 – have used their cash to help others, setting up a foundation and donating money to a boy who needed assistance paying medical bills.

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USA Powerball draw sees no winners in Washington – June 17th 2011

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USA Powerball players in Washington failed to choose the right numbers when the draw was announced on Wednesday (June 15th), with nobody from the state taking home the $25 million jackpot or other top prizes.

According to the Associated Press, the selected digits were 19, 20, 38, 41 and 43, while the Powerball was 29 with a Power Play number of four.

In addition, no top prizes were claimed for the Washington State Lottery, with the $5.2 million Lotto jackpot rising to $5.3 million when the next draw takes place.

The winning Lotto numbers were 3, 11, 27, 31, 46 and 47.

However, even though no jackpots were won, 19 tickets out there were sold with five of the six winning numbers, which could make the players $1,000 richer – while 733 tickets have been processed with four numbers, worth $30 each.

And a couple of lucky USA Powerball players announced they have taken home $1 million in winnings after drawing the numbers for the top prize more than a month ago.

Mary and Chad Tillman from Boone in Iowa will invest their lottery payout to benefit their family of seven.

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$201.9 lottery jackpot claimed – June 16th 2011

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A group of 20 co-workers have hit the big time this month, claiming $201.9 million after playing the USA Powerball game.

Speaking to the New York Lottery, some of the winners revealed how they plan to spend some of their windfall.

Although all of them have said they intend to make sure their money lasts the distance, having a bit of a splurge is perhaps inevitable – one winner, for example, is looking forward to a party in Las Vegas.

And another will be bringing his family together from around the US for a bit of a reunion and one more intends to move out of his parents’ house.

One more lucky soul to win the USA Powerball game is James Moulder of Tennessee, who took home $200,000 after playing the June 8th draw.

The retired supply manager told Georgia Lottery officials that he will be using some of his lotto cash to pay off his mortgage.

Why not see if you can be the next Powerball winner by playing at theLotter.

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Emotional counselling ‘important’ for lottery winners – June 15th 2011

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New Powerball winners might want to consider signing up for some emotional counselling, which has been described as important for those who come into a lot of cash quickly.

Speaking to Iol, Thembi Tulwana – spokeswoman for National Lottery Gidani, based in South Africa – explained that the operator’s counsellors actually keep in touch with anyone who hits the big time for seven years after their win, giving them both financial and emotional advice.

“The counsellors look at the winner’s lifestyle, their family dynamics, investments and come up with a clear and understandable path of action for investment,” she remarked.

Johannesburg-based psychologist Wendy Hay added that emotional spending must be “considered and responsible” and delaying gratification after winning lots of lotto money will help people be financially successful.

One lucky soul who might want to take this advice is the winner from the Free State, who took home R100 million on the South Africa Powerball draw – which has thus far produced 28 millionaires.

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New Zealand resident wins $10.6 million on lottery – May 25th 2011

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New Zealand’s latest lottery millionaire has been made, with a Rotorua resident lining his pockets with a cool $10, 643,434.

The player – who has not been named as yet by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission – hit the big time on the Powerball First Division and also won $500,000 on the Lotto First Division.

Todd McLeay, chief executive of the Commission, said it just goes to show that the jackpot can be snapped up at any time.

“It’s only a few weeks on from our record breaking Must Be Won Powerball jackpot – that saw two players split the big prize and take home $17.7 million each,” he remarked.

Earlier this month, another anonymous winner banked $333,333 in the Lotto First Division and decided to use her spoils to visit her sister in the UK.

“I’m so excited, as I’ve only seen her twice in 52 years – with my win, I can finally afford to go back,” the lottery player observed.

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Is Wisconsin lucky for lottery players? – May 18th 2011

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Lottery players might want to consider moving to the US state of Wisconsin to see if it is indeed a lucky charm, after three big-ticket wins were registered in the region for Saturday night’s (May 14th‘s) game.

In all, according to the Wisconsin Lottery, two people walked away with $10,000 and another took a whopping $20,000 to the bank after hitting some of the numbers in the draw.

The balls that dropped were 8, 17, 18, 40 and 44, with the Powerball of 16.

Congratulations go to all three who are no doubt enjoying their first week with a bit more cash in their pockets.

However, gamers should make sure they have their tickets at the ready for tonight’s (May 18th‘s) draw, as the jackpot has reached $97 million after no one matched all six winning numbers over the weekend.

All you have to do to win the lottery is correctly select all five white balls and the red Powerball.

So head to TheLotter now to buy your Powerball tickets.

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Lottery winner buys new trucks for fire department – May 16th 2011

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Community spirit seems to know no bounds for one lottery winner, who has spent some of his windfall on new trucks for six fire departments in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in the US.

In August last year, W Randy Smith hit the big time and took home $79 million after playing the Powerball lottery and since then has been using his cash to promote good causes in his local area.

The fire departments all received a Ford F-350 – costing a total of $240,000 – complete with snowploughs and snowblowers to help tackle difficult weather.

Mr Smith has also used his lottery cash to provide Swat teams with an armoured personnel vehicle and new ambulances for the Hedgesville and Baker Heights fire services.

The latest Powerball draw, which took place on May 14th, saw the numbers 8, 17, 18. 40, 44 and the Powerball of 16 drop, so there could be a new millionaire in town.

What would you do with your lottery winnings?

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$5 million up for grabs in NZ Powerball lottery

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Keen lottery players might want to snatch up a few tickets for the next New Zealand (NZ) Lotto Powerball draw, as the jackpot is NZ$5 million.

That’s because Saturday night’s (April 16th’s) game failed to see anyone walk off with the big money, so next week someone is in with a chance of taking home the gold.

Chief executive of NZ Lotteries Todd McLeay noted that last week – when the jackpot was NZ$34 million – was an “amazing week” for the company, with a total of 3.4 million tickets bought.

“It was our biggest week ever for Lotto Powerball,” he remarked.

Although the pot of gold wasn’t picked up, three First Division prizes were won on Saturday night, worth NZ$333,333, so there were no doubt some very happy players out there indeed.

A total of seven people won NZ$38,344 on the Second Division lottery prizes as well, with ticket holders advised to write their name on the back of the stub for security purposes.

If you want to win big on the New Zealand Lotto Powerball, do so at TheLotter.

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Sisters win Powerball lottery

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Two sisters who for the last six months have been playing the lottery have won big on a Powerball game.

Kimberlee Smith and Robin Lytle will now be living the good life after taking home $200,000 when they matched the first five numbers picked out in the game on March 30th, News 8 reports.

Ms Smith purchased the tickets while out shopping and the next day was able to text her sister with the great news, saying: “We won.”

After taxes, the pair both walked away with $68,000, with Ms Lytle remarking: “When she told me we missed the Powerball, but all the rest of the numbers came in, we just started screaming.”

Meanwhile, a winning Powerball lottery ticket worth $1 million has yet to be collected by its purchaser, who bought it at the Cenex Convenience Store in North Dakota.

The winning numbers are 6, 22, 34, 43, 35 and 23.

Head to TheLotter to have a go on a Powerball game.

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Picking Powerball Lottery Numbers Strategically

  by: Edward Webber - Category:

Powerball lotteries are immensely popular in countries such as the UK, Australia, Greece, USA, New Zealand, South Africa and many more and are played online by our customers from all across the map. Powerball seems to be the top international lottery pick by players from around the world, and its reputation must come from its ability to always keep up with international gaming trends where jackpots are gigantic and absolutely life changing.

Playing, and winning, the Powerball jackpot may seem like luck to some people, but regular online lottery players will vouch that there are certain strategies, when applied properly, that can increase your chances of winning millions. The key to successful lotto number selection methods is playing the probabilities. What are the “probabilities”, you ask? The shortest and easiest way to search for lotto numbers that have the greatest odds of winning is to track the trends of past drawing results. After speaking with several industry experts, we have decided to list the top things that were concluded from researching the drawing results of past Powerball Lotteries from across the globe.

While lottery numbers are randomly drawn, randomly drawn numbers form patterns that can be tracked and used to your advantage.  When playing this lotto, players choose 5 numbers, and a 6th “Powerball”. The three easiest strategies you can apply are in regards to the sum (or total) of the 5 main numbers, making sure you have the right ratio of odd and even numbers and the right ratio of high and low numbers regarding your picks.

When you pick your Powerball lotto numbers, try and pick an even mix of odd and even numbers. All odd or all even numbers are rarely drawn – about 4% of the time. A successful  spread of lotto numbers is to have 3/2 or 2/3 (3 odd and 2 even or 2 odd and 3 even). One of these patterns will be drawn in about 70% of drawings. Pretty simple strategy, right?

This strategy should also be applied when it comes to High and Low numbers. Winning numbers are usually spread across the entire number field, or across 45 numbers for Powerball. If we cut the number field in half we have1-22, the low half, and 23-45, the high half. All high numbers or all low numbers are rarely drawn. The best mix when choosing your high and low numbers is to follow the same “odd/even” formula – 3/2 or 2/3. One of these formulas occurs in about 69% of Powerball drawings and, according to experts, is a very STRONG pattern to follow.

Last, but not least, we wanted to give you one more tip about lotto number sum advice. After you choose your 5 Powerball main numbers, add them together and make sure that the total sum of the 5 numbers equals an amount between 86-144. Sums that fall within that range will account for over 70% of all lottery jackpots won!

By the way, if you win the next Powerball – you owe me half.

 More Information on all Powerball Lotteries available on theLotter.com , as well as other popular global lotteries can be found by clicking the link below.  

Information on All Lotteries at theLotter.com

Good Luck,

Edward Webber

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