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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Powerball Jackpot Surpasses Half a Billion Dollars

Here's how to buy a lottery ticket for what the Georgia Lottery says is the largest jackpot in the game's history.

The jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing has grown to $550 million, a record-breaking figure for the multi-state lottery game, according to the Georgia Lottery. WHERE TO PLAY POWERBALL: Click here for a list of Powerball retailers in Athens “The Powerball jackpot has soared to a record amount, which is exciting for players and important for the educational programs we fund,” said Georgia Lottery Corporation President and CEO Debbie D. Alford in a press release. Wednesday’s jackpot has grown to a record pot because no one has matched the winning numbers in 15 straight drawings. The numbers for Saturday’s $325 million drawing were 22, 32, 37, 44, 50 and Powerball 34. Powerball is played in 42 states, including Georgia, as well as the …

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