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bossradio93 · 10-18-2005, 11:27 PM

Lottery jackpot reaches $340 million

Second-richest in U.S. history

Tuesday, October 18, 2005; Posted: 7:40 p.m. EDT (23:40 GMT)

HURRICANE, West Virginia (AP) -- With $340 million up for grabs in the second-biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, people trekked to a small-town West Virginia convenience store to buy their tickets Tuesday in the apparent belief that lightning can strike twice in the same place.

Nearly three years ago, it was the C&L Super Serve in Hurricane that sold the ticket that made West Virginia contractor Jack Whittaker the winner of the nation's biggest undivided jackpot: $314.9 million in the multi-state Powerball lottery.

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot climbed into the stratosphere after 20 straight drawings in which no one won the grand prize.

"It's a lot a money to win for just playing a dollar," 18-year-old construction worker Danny Loudin said after buying his ticket at the C&L.

Twenty-seven states offer Powerball, along with the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Edward Jarvis, a 39-year-old real estate agent, drove from New York's Long Island to Greenwich, Connecticut, to buy $120 worth of tickets.

"That's worth an hour or two out of your day," he said. "It's cheaper than going to Atlantic City for a heck of a lot better return if you win."

What would he do if he won?

"Not work," he said, then changed it to work less. "It would be nice to be debt-free. I'd spend a lot more time with my kids and do the things I like to do -- golf."

The odds of hitting all six numbers are 1 in 146 million.

The biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history is $363 million, won by two ticket holders in Illinois and Michigan in 2000.

Copyright ©2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

CNN.com-October 18, 2005

If you are in a Powerball state, good luck if you're playing. I live in California and we have 'mega-millions' jackpots here!

Mega-millions website:
http://www.megamillions.com

ponytail · 10-19-2005, 06:58 AM

I've got my ticket!

Dutabi84 · 10-19-2005, 03:34 PM

Man, I can't wait to see my winning numbers pop on the screen tonight.

cralappyhappy4 · 10-19-2005, 04:26 PM

i bought my ticket monday im gonna win

Superstar · 10-19-2005, 05:17 PM

thats alot of money

Southern Hellraiser · 10-19-2005, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superstar

thats alot of money

It sure is.

dawsongirl · 10-20-2005, 02:32 AM

*grumbles* 29. THAT WAS NOT OUR POWERBALL NUMBER. *grumbles*

Dr. Jazz · 10-20-2005, 02:40 AM

I won a whopping $14 off two of my tickets. That'll get me a plate of baby-back ribs at Chili's

ponytail · 10-20-2005, 06:38 AM

The winning ticket was sold in Oregon

Penny Lane · 10-20-2005, 08:55 AM

Money won't by happiness..................

But it makes a nice down payment!

10-18-2005, 11:27 PM	#1
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	Lottery jackpot reaches $340 million Lottery jackpot reaches $340 million Second-richest in U.S. history Tuesday, October 18, 2005; Posted: 7:40 p.m. EDT (23:40 GMT) HURRICANE, West Virginia (AP) -- With $340 million up for grabs in the second-biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, people trekked to a small-town West Virginia convenience store to buy their tickets Tuesday in the apparent belief that lightning can strike twice in the same place. Nearly three years ago, it was the C&L Super Serve in Hurricane that sold the ticket that made West Virginia contractor Jack Whittaker the winner of the nation's biggest undivided jackpot: $314.9 million in the multi-state Powerball lottery. Wednesday's Powerball jackpot climbed into the stratosphere after 20 straight drawings in which no one won the grand prize. "It's a lot a money to win for just playing a dollar," 18-year-old construction worker Danny Loudin said after buying his ticket at the C&L. Twenty-seven states offer Powerball, along with the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Edward Jarvis, a 39-year-old real estate agent, drove from New York's Long Island to Greenwich, Connecticut, to buy $120 worth of tickets. "That's worth an hour or two out of your day," he said. "It's cheaper than going to Atlantic City for a heck of a lot better return if you win." What would he do if he won? "Not work," he said, then changed it to work less. "It would be nice to be debt-free. I'd spend a lot more time with my kids and do the things I like to do -- golf." The odds of hitting all six numbers are 1 in 146 million. The biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history is $363 million, won by two ticket holders in Illinois and Michigan in 2000. Copyright ©2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. CNN.com-October 18, 2005 If you are in a Powerball state, good luck if you're playing. I live in California and we have 'mega-millions' jackpots here! Mega-millions website: http://www.megamillions.com
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10-20-2005, 08:55 AM	#10
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10-19-2005, 06:58 AM	#2
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I've got my ticket!

10-19-2005, 03:34 PM	#3
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Man, I can't wait to see my winning numbers pop on the screen tonight.

10-19-2005, 05:17 PM	#5
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	thats alot of money

10-20-2005, 02:32 AM	#7
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	grumbles 29. THAT WAS NOT OUR POWERBALL NUMBER. grumbles

10-20-2005, 02:40 AM	#8
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,126	I won a whopping $14 off two of my tickets. That'll get me a plate of baby-back ribs at Chili's

10-20-2005, 06:38 AM	#9
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	The winning ticket was sold in Oregon