There was no winner for this week’s Powerball lottery jackpot. That means that the total for the new games has risen once again. Check the report below to see how much you could win in the Sat June 27 game before you buy your tickets.
The official Powerball lottery website news info crawl currently reads:
"There were no jackpot winners for Wednesday's drawing... The next drawing will be Saturday, June 27th, 2015."
That means that tonight's all new game total has reached a life changing $50 million with an estimated cash value option of $31 million.
The Powerball lottery website is telling the story of last week's lucky $80 million winner, writing:
“The Florida Lottery announces that Orencia Barzey, 37, of Lauderhill, claimed the $80 million jackpot prize for the POWERBALL drawing held on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Barzey chose to receive the winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $49,566,294.92.
"’I was very shocked when I checked the Lottery's website and the numbers on my ticket matched what was on the screen,’ said Barzey. ‘I don't plan on changing much about my lifestyle, but I do plan on helping my family with my winnings.’
“The jackpot-winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased from Best Value Food Store, located at 1040 Northwest 47th Avenue in Plantation. The retailer will receive $40,000 for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.”
Despite the great fourtune of some, the Powerball lottery website is warning players to play responsibly, writing:
“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.
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