Powerball Jackpot Reaches $550 Million

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•48 Nov 28, 2012

Strong sales of Powerball tickets have been reported across the United States ahead of tonight’s drawing, as the multistate lottery game’s jackpot has swelled to a record half billion dollars. What do you think?

  • “I’ll stick with Pick 3. These six-number games confuse the hell out of me.”

    Dan Kitson –
    Barley Steeper

  • “Yeah, but when you go for the lump sum, it’s only about 200 bucks.”

    Vicky Bifano –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Word on the street is that a five may be drawn. Don’t tell nobody.”

    Graham Dolby –
    Cemetery Superintendent

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