Powerball Jackpot Reaches $550 Million

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?

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

  Dan Kitson –
  Barley Steeper

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

  Vicky Bifano –
  Systems Analyst

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

  Graham Dolby –
  Cemetery Superintendent