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New Powerball Lottery Drawing Jackpot Total Over Half A Billion: Buy Your Tickets Now

We are sure you have heard the news. The new Powerball Lottery Drawing jackpot has risen to half a billion dollars. That is right, billion with a great big B. Check the report below for all the details before you go buy your tickets.

The current Powerball lottery news info crawl reads:

“There were no jackpot winners for Saturday's drawing... The next drawing will be Wednesday, February 11th, 2015.”

The new Powerball lottery jackpot total has reached an earth shattering $500 million with an estimated cash value option of $337.8 million.

Wow! Just Wow!

Despite tonight’s massive jackpot, the Powerball lottery drawing is urgering players to play responsibly:

“Lottery games are just that -- games. Lottery games are designed to be enjoyable entertainment for adults, and for the vast majority of lottery players, that's exactly what they are. Multi-State Lottery members sell lottery tickets for the benefits of their citizens, raising millions of dollars for worthy causes and projects.

“The Multi-State Lottery Association encourages all lottery players to be responsible in their amount of play. Never spend more than you can afford on any lottery product. Please remember, it's just a game.

“The Multi-State Lottery Association supports the efforts of the National Council on Problem Gambling to provide help for persons who may have a gambling problem. If you or someone you know has or might have a problem, please call 1-800-522-4700 for help or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website at www.ncpgambling.org if you would like additional information on how to get help.”

What would you do with half a billion? Let us know your retirement plan in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

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