56harrisond Posted September 4 Posted September 4 The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.7 billion for Saturday night's drawing after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize, Powerball said. Saturday's pot of gold would have an estimated cash value of $770.3 million. Both totals are before taxes. The winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing were 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with a Powerball of 22. Saturday's windfall would be the third-biggest in U.S. lottery history, only trailing the world-record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won on Nov. 7, 2022 and the $1.765 billion jackpot captured on Oct. 11, 2023. Both were won in California. Powerball estimated jackpot soars to $1.7 billion for Saturday drawing after no one won Wednesday's $1.4 billion grand prize WWW.CBSNEWS.COM The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets... + azdr0710 1
56harrisond Posted November 8 Posted November 8 Mega Millions jackpot soars to $900 million after no winner in latest drawing. The next drawing is on Tuesday. It will have a cash option of $415.3 million. Friday's drawing was the 38th since the jackpot was last won in Virginia on June 27 and is now the longest streak without a jackpot winner since the game began in 2002, according to a statement from Mega Millions. The previous record of 37 drawings was set Jan. 22, 2021, when a $1.050 billion jackpot was won in Michigan, officials said. Mega Millions jackpot soars to $900 million after no winner in latest drawing ABC7.COM The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $900 million after there was no big winner in Friday's drawing.
56harrisond Posted December 10 Posted December 10 Powerball prize surges to $930 million after no jackpot winner declared in latest drawing The Powerball jackpot has now ballooned to an estimated $930 million after no winners were declared in Monday night's drawing, lottery officials said. The winning numbers for Monday were 8-32-52-56-64 and Powerball 23. The estimated cash value of the new jackpot is $429 million. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, according to Powerball. Powerball prize surges to $930 million after no jackpot winner declared in latest drawing - ABC News ABCNEWS.GO.COM The Powerball prize has now ballooned to an estimated $930 million after no jackpot winners were declared in Monday night's... + azdr0710 1
+ Pensant Posted December 10 Posted December 10 Honestly, I would dread winning and having my name plastered all over the media. I know that some states allow the funds to be anonymously directed into a trust, but that’s rare. I’d rather win a 12 million dollar draw than a billion dollar one. + azdr0710 and + m_writer 1 1
+ Vegas_Millennial Posted December 10 Posted December 10 On 12/24/2024 at 7:16 AM, Thomas_Belgium said: With $ 944 million, I would buy a cruise ship and make it a legal cooperative gay brothel. Imagine the amount of seamen on that ship! + JamesB, + Pensant and Thomas_Belgium 3
56harrisond Posted December 11 Posted December 11 Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no Wednesday winner The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. The jackpot has been growing steadily for the past few months, since the $1.787 billion jackpot in September – the second-largest in Powerball history. The odds of winning Wednesday’s jackpot were low – players had about a 1 in 292.2 million chance to win. Smaller prizes ranged from $4 up to $1 million and carried better odds of winning. Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no Wednesday winner | CNN WWW.CNN.COM The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s...
Graystar Posted December 11 Posted December 11 56 minutes ago, 56harrisond said: Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no Wednesday winner The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. The jackpot has been growing steadily for the past few months, since the $1.787 billion jackpot in September – the second-largest in Powerball history. The odds of winning Wednesday’s jackpot were low – players had about a 1 in 292.2 million chance to win. Smaller prizes ranged from $4 up to $1 million and carried better odds of winning. Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no Wednesday winner | CNN WWW.CNN.COM The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s... Are they really prepared to pay 1 billion to the winner?😵💫 That's an incredible amount of money; someone will be very lucky.
CuriousByNature Posted December 11 Posted December 11 2 hours ago, Graystar said: Are they really prepared to pay 1 billion to the winner?😵💫 That's an incredible amount of money; someone will be very lucky. In the US the full jackpot is not paid out unless it is done so over a lengthy time period, as an annuity. Most people likely opt for the 'lump sum' payment, which I believe is less than half the full amount, but you end up with somewhat less than $500M all at once. And then that gets taxed, so you probably end up with only half again. Still, $250M is not something to sneeze at. In Canada we are not taxed on our winnings. And our national lottery jackpots are paid in full as a lump sum. However, our jackpots are not allowed to grow to those levels like PowerBall - I think ours maxes out at $80M. But you get that $80M free and clear. The odds are also better for our lotteries - still a very, very, long shot, but not 1 in 290 million. + sync and + Pensant 2
TonyDown Posted December 11 Posted December 11 (edited) Haven't caught lottery fever, this time. My first inclination wouldn't be hiring a provider. I would find new places to live that I could travel to. Australia, Oregon Coast, Palm Springs, Scotland. Edited December 11 by TonyDown + azdr0710 1
+ Gar1eth Posted December 11 Posted December 11 I might want to go with a sure thing. Someone I know I'm compatible with. But I think most of my previous friends have retired. One who hasn't is Mike Gaite. So I think I'd fly him to me.
Nue2thegame Posted December 12 Posted December 12 21 hours ago, Gar1eth said: I might want to go with a sure thing. Someone I know I'm compatible with. But I think most of my previous friends have retired. One who hasn't is Mike Gaite. So I think I'd fly him to me. I think some of your previous friends might come out of retirement if they heard that you won the lottery. + SidewaysDM, + azdr0710 and + JamesB 3
+ Gar1eth Posted December 12 Posted December 12 On 12/11/2025 at 2:48 PM, Gar1eth said: I might want to go with a sure thing. Someone I know I'm compatible with. But I think most of my previous friends have retired. One who hasn't is Mike Gaite. So I think I'd fly him to me. 3 hours ago, Nue2thegame said: I think some of your previous friends might come out of retirement if they heard that you won the lottery. In that case-and I'm not normally into orgies-but I'd hire Mike Gaite and Andrew Justice together. Nue2thegame and + SidewaysDM 2
MikeBiDude Posted December 13 Posted December 13 I’d give away about 90% of a big win. + SidewaysDM, + azdr0710, 56harrisond and 2 others 3 2
+ azdr0710 Posted December 13 Posted December 13 Just bought $20 worth of Powerball plays for tomorrow's billion dollar draw. Only buy every few months, I swear! + glutes, 56harrisond, + Pensant and 1 other 2 2
+ Pensant Posted December 13 Posted December 13 13 hours ago, MikeBiDude said: I’d give away about 90% of a big win. Same here, with this proviso: any charity that asks for money gets none, since only I would decide who gets it, and that’s already a long list. MikeBiDude, 56harrisond and + sync 3
56harrisond Posted December 13 Posted December 13 13 hours ago, MikeBiDude said: I’d give away about 90% of a big win. That's a lot of providers 😉 + SidewaysDM, + sync, BSR and 1 other 4
56harrisond Posted December 14 Posted December 14 The Powerball jackpot has swelled to an estimated $1.1 billion after no player won the grand prize in Saturday night's drawing, according to the Powerball website. The numbers drawn were: 1, 28, 31, 57 and 58 with Powerball 16. The next drawing is set for Monday night. If a player wins on Monday, they will have the choice between annual payments worth an estimated $1.1 billion or an immediate $503.4 million lump sum payment. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. No Powerball jackpot winner and prize swells to $1.1 billion - ABC News ABCNEWS.GO.COM The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $1 billion, a cash value of $457.7 million, for Saturday night's drawing. MikeBiDude 1
Graystar Posted December 17 Posted December 17 On 12/13/2025 at 2:24 AM, azdr0710 said: Just bought $20 worth of Powerball plays for tomorrow's billion dollar draw. Only buy every few months, I swear! Yes, we also only buy things once every few months.🤣🤣
+ poolboy48220 Posted December 18 Posted December 18 No winners last night. Jackpot's up to 1.5 billion. BSR and + azdr0710 1 1
56harrisond Posted December 21 Posted December 21 Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no big winner in Saturday’s drawing The Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.6 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night’s drawing. The winning numbers Saturday were 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69, with red Powerball 20. The jackpot for the next drawing – on Monday night – is the fourth largest in the Powerball game and the fifth largest among US lottery jackpots, according to a Saturday news release. If a player hits the jackpot Monday, they can choose between an annuitized prize estimated at $1.6 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $735.3 million. Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no big winner in Saturday’s drawing | CNN Business WWW.CNN.COM The Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.6 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night’s drawing. + SidewaysDM 1
Graystar Posted December 21 Posted December 21 On 12/10/2025 at 4:09 PM, Pensant said: Honestly, I would dread winning and having my name plastered all over the media. I know that some states allow the funds to be anonymously directed into a trust, but that’s rare. I’d rather win a 12 million dollar draw than a billion dollar one. I agree. I would also choose a smaller amount so as not to attract unnecessary attention.
BeamerBikes Posted December 21 Posted December 21 I’ll admit I gamble in moderation. Agreed, it’d be better to win one of the smaller jackpots as well because 1) less attention, 2) I’d know this isn’t let’s go blow this all money. I fear with the larger jackpots you might be inclined to start spending stupid, AND not arrest yourself until the money already went below critical mass. As for what I’d do… go on career break, but try to keep my professional creds up to par to look into side work. Hire a personal trainer to force my ass into shape in a reasonable time. Probably buy a boat since I’d have the time to enjoy it.
Graystar Posted December 22 Posted December 22 22 hours ago, BeamerBikes said: I’ll admit I gamble in moderation. Agreed, it’d be better to win one of the smaller jackpots as well because 1) less attention, 2) I’d know this isn’t let’s go blow this all money. I fear with the larger jackpots you might be inclined to start spending stupid, AND not arrest yourself until the money already went below critical mass. As for what I’d do… go on career break, but try to keep my professional creds up to par to look into side work. Hire a personal trainer to force my ass into shape in a reasonable time. Probably buy a boat since I’d have the time to enjoy it. Makes total sense, smaller jackpots feel safer and keep the fun without the stress
Graystar Posted December 22 Posted December 22 On 12/21/2025 at 10:31 AM, 56harrisond said: Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no big winner in Saturday’s drawing The Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.6 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night’s drawing. The winning numbers Saturday were 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69, with red Powerball 20. The jackpot for the next drawing – on Monday night – is the fourth largest in the Powerball game and the fifth largest among US lottery jackpots, according to a Saturday news release. If a player hits the jackpot Monday, they can choose between an annuitized prize estimated at $1.6 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $735.3 million. It has also become known that the casino website with fast payouts constantly delights its players with large winnings. Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no big winner in Saturday’s drawing | CNN Business WWW.CNN.COM The Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.6 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night’s drawing. That lump sum of over $735 million would definitely change your life overnight.
56harrisond Posted December 22 Posted December 22 18 minutes ago, Graystar said: That lump sum of over $735 million would definitely change your life overnight. Here in NY, the lump sum after federal ($463,281,980) and state taxes nets $383,134,280. Of course that's a life changing amount, but far less than the advertised.
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