The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night’s drawing, after no jackpot winner was selected Saturday. One $1 million winning ticket sold in Ohio.
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Again, there was no ticket that matched either the Mega Millions or Powerball over the weekend. This caused jackpot totals to increase even hi…
The Mega Millions is at $520 million and the Powerball is $470 million. These enormous numbers have brought in more traffic to local retailers.
The Powerball is at its highest total of the year, so far. The Powerball currently sits at $750 million. That is the fourth largest jackpot in the lottery's history. In December a South Carolina resident hit the $1.5 billion jackpot. Bradon Goeddy of Fat Jack's said the location on N. West Avenue has seen steady business on Wednesday. Most people have come in to purchase multiple tickets including people buying for their office pool. Goeddy added it'd be exciting to see the winning ticket come from Ohio, let alone right here in Lima.
Ticket sales are on the rise as the jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball combine to be $1 million short of a billion.
Tonight's Powerball jackpot lottery game is now at 700 million dollars, making it the second largest in United States history. We caught up with some local businesses where they sell Powerball tickets to see how busy they've been.