Community Corner
Will You Buy a Powerball Ticket?
Powerball has raised the jackpot for today's drawing to $500 million -- the largest in history.
The drawing for the largest Powerball jackpot in history is tonight, Nov. 28. Will you be running out to your favorite convenience store today to buy a ticket?
Powerball raised the jackpot to $500 million yesterday after some frenzied buying on Sunday and Monday. But, really, is it worth it? What are your chances of actually winning?
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The odds of one ticket winning the half-a-billion dollar jackpot are estimated to be 1 in 175 million. Roll those odds around on your tongue for a while before you rush out to purchase a $2 ticket or two.
You’ll have to excuse me now. I’m going out to buy a Powerball ticket. Will you be joining me in line? Use the comment box below.
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