Powerball Reaches Record Jackpot

Powerball Lottery tickets are selling at a brisk pace in South Dakota this week says state lottery spokesperson Kelly Thompson… 

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Thompson says power ball players tend to buy in pools when the jackpot gets this big.  That means friends, family and fellow workers tend to buy together based on a feeling that more tickets will translate to better chances of winning…

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She says the jackpot has been increasing dramatically since October with the dollar number continuing to shoot upwards.  There’s a 60 percent chance of someone winning this week, but if not?.. 

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Thompson says a fun part of playing the lottery is the winners wish list… 

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However, winning the Powerball Lottery is a long shot  and the public is cautioned to play responsibly.