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Powerball Jackpot Increases Again to $600 Million

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UPDATE: May 17, 2013

Highest Powerball Jackpot in Game’s History

It’s time to get those tickets, Marylanders – the Powerball jackpot has been raised yet again and this time it’s a record-breaker. Nationwide sales pushed Saturday night’s jackpot from $550 million to a record-breaking $600 million. Along with becoming the largest Powerball jackpot ever, it’s also the second-largest jackpot in United States history. The cash option is now $376.9 million.

The largest multi-state jackpot in U.S. history was the Mega Millions $656 million jackpot in March 2012, which produced three winning tickets. One of the winning tickets was claimed by three Maryland public school employees, who took home a $218.6 million portion of the record-breaking prize.

In addition to the ballooning Powerball jackpot, another multi-state jackpot game has also been on a roll. Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is worth $190 million.

Watch Powerball drawings on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 11:22 p.m. on WBAL-TV, Channel 11.

Powerball Jackpot Keeps on Rolling

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Climbs to $270 million with $175.8 million cash option for Saturday’s drawing

Could this be yet another huge Powerball jackpot in the making? It’s been a little over a month since the $338 million jackpot was claimed in New Jersey, but the Powerball jackpot is quickly gaining steam after last night’s drawing failed to produce a top-tier winner. The jackpot has rolled to $270 million with a $175.8 million cash option.

According to the Lottery’s Director of Communications Carole Everett, once the jackpot surpasses the $200 million mark, people really begin to get excited. “The buzz surrounding jackpots when they reach this level spurs people into action,” Everett said. This Powerball jackpot has been rolling since April 3.

Powerball drawings can be seen on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 11:22 p.m. on WBAL-TV, Channel 11. The drawings are later rebroadcast on Maryland Public Television. The multi-state game is sold in 45 states and jurisdictions. California is the most recent lottery to begin offering the game.

Second-tier Powerball and Mega Millions Tickets Sold in Maryland

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Mega Millions & Powerball Mobile Updates

Time to check those tickets, Marylanders! This past weekend, more than 42,000 Powerball and Mega Millions players in Maryland added some extra money to their wallets, including a $1 million Powerball and a $250,000 Mega Millions winner. Both tickets missed winning the respective jackpot by only one number.

The $1 million winning second-tier Powerball ticket was sold at East Liquors at 6367-71 Livingston Rd. in Oxon Hill. After the jackpot failed to produce a jackpot winner, Wednesday’s drawing is now worth $222 million with a 144.5 million cash option.

The $250,000 winning second-tier Mega Millions ticket from Friday night’s drawing was sold at the Columbia Road Exxon at 12601 Old Columbia Pike in Silver Spring. The Mega Millions jackpot rolled again, making tomorrow night’s drawing worth $139 million with a cash option of $104.8 million.

The second-tier winners have 182 days to claim the prize and must come in person to the Lottery’s Claims Center, located at 1800 Washington Blvd. in Baltimore.

Unlucky with Powerball, Hagerstown Couple Find Luck with Scratch-off

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Win $30,000 with change from Powerball purchase

LuckLast weekend, when the Powerball jackpot had a $320 million jackpot, Lottery players were looking for luck wherever they could find it. For a couple of Hagerstown residents, their luck took another path, leading them to a $30,000 top prize with the Lottery’s $3 Luck scratch-off.

The couple was driving to West Virginia for a day at the races when the dump truck driver suggested to his wife that they pick up a Powerball ticket before that evening’s big drawing. When they stopped, she used a $10 bill to purchase $6 worth of Powerball, spending the remaining few dollars on a couple of scratch-offs.

The 55-year-old began to scratch her tickets when they continued their trip, but a few miles down the road she couldn’t believe her eyes. One of her numbers matched the $30,000 prize. “My heart was jumping out – going ‘Bub-bub-ba-bub’,” she said.

The couple stopped again, just a few miles from where they purchased it, to check the ticket. “The clerk was excited and the people in the store just stopped when she said that she couldn’t cash the ticket because the prize was too big,” said the lucky lady.

The winners plan to use their winnings to pay bills and become debt free. The ability to pay those debts is a thrill. “We always work, pay bills and keep on going. This is the most we’ve ever won,” said her husband.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Sheetz convenience store located at 17550 Virginia Avenue in Hagerstown.

Westminster Couple Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize

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A Westminster family visited Lottery Headquarters today, almost a week after winning a $1 million second-tier Powerball prize from last Saturday’s drawing.  The husband and wife team purchased their big winner while out bowling with friends. The duo didn’t realize their  great windfall until well after the drawing.

On Monday the winner’s sister called to ask if she had purchased any Powerball tickets while they had been out the past weekend. “My sister called me at work because the bowling alley had sold a $1 million winner,” reported the woman. “I had the ticket with me so she read off the numbers.”

The heating company employee could barely contain her glee as her sister read off the numbers on her ticket. “My co-worker didn’t know what was going on, I just got so excited – right there in the office.  I couldn’t believe it,” she said.

The woman had to leave work to show her husband the ticket after he refused to believe her on the phone. Looking back, the man, who works for a construction company, had to laugh at the situation. “We went shopping with a $1 million ticket in our wallet last week, worried about how much we were going to spend.”

For now the couple plans to use their winnings to grow their retirement fund and to help with their high school-aged son’s college fund. Their good fortune found them at the Thunderhead Bowl & Grill at 4337 Old Taneytown Road in Taneytown.

Lifelong Dundalk Resident Claims $1 Million Prize

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Claims second-tier Powerball prize

A 68-year-old Dundalk man followed his regular routine this past Sunday morning, heading to the local Giant store to purchase his Lottery tickets for the upcoming week. While there, he checked his tickets from last week, including a Powerball ticket from Saturday night’s drawing. While scanning that ticket, a message came across the screen that the ticket needed to be claimed at Lottery headquarters.

“I immediately asked the cashier what that meant,” the retiree told Lottery officials. “She told me that she didn’t know how much I won, but it was probably pretty big.”

He then called his friend and asked her to find out how much his ticket was worth. He was in shock when he found out it was a $1 million win. The lucky winner, who plays the same numbers for every drawing, says he will continue playing. As of now, the new millionaire plans to put the money in the bank.

The winning ticket was purchased at Giant #363, located at 1400 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk. Another second-tier $1 million ticket from that same drawing remains unclaimed. The unclaimed ticket was purchased at Thunderhead Bowl and Grill in Taneytown. That winner has 182 to days to claim the prize.

Two $1 Million Second-tier Powerball Tickets Sold in Maryland

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Jackpot rolls to $260 million with $161.1 million cash option

Two $1 Million Second-tier Powerball Tickets Sold in Maryland

Jackpot rolls to $260 million with $161.1 million cash option

 (Baltimore – March 18, 2013) – Check those tickets Marylanders — there were more nearly 26,000 winners in the state, including two $1 million winners courtesy of Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. The second-tier tickets were sold at Giant in Dundalk and at the Thunderhead Bowl and Grill in Taneytown. The retailers will each receive a $2,500 bonus for selling the tickets.

The lucky second-tier winners matched all five white balls, missing only the Power Ball number. The winning numbers from Saturday’s, March 16th’s drawing were 03, 07, 21, 44, 53 and Power Ball 16. The winner has 182 days to claim the prize. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, making Wednesday’s drawing worth $260 million.

Powerball drawings can be seen on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 11:22 p.m. on WBAL-TV, Channel 11.  The drawings are later rebroadcast on Maryland Public Television.  The multi-state game is sold in 44 states and jurisdictions. 

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Last-Minute Decision Brings $1 Million Win to Middletown Man

Frederick County man becomes Maryland’s newest millionaire

A 34-year-old Middletown man went to buy a Mega Millions ticket last week, but quickly changed his mind after seeing Powerball had a $1 million second-tier prize. Until yesterday morning, he had no idea he had won the million-dollar prize from Saturday night’s drawing.

“I went online to the Frederick News-Post website and saw someone had bought the winning ticket in Middletown,” the engineer told Lottery officials. “I remembered that I had a five and a six on my ticket, so once I saw the winning numbers, I had a feeling it was me.”

After realizing his $1 million ticket was pinned to the corkboard in his office, he moved it to a safe place. “I kept it inside a book until I brought it here today.”

The occasional Lottery player plans to only let immediate family know about his secret windfall. With his winnings, he plans to pay off his house and invest the rest.

The lucky ticket was purchased at the Fountaindale Service Center, located at 4304 Old National Pike in Middletown. Just for selling the ticket, the retail location will receive a $2,500 commission.

$1 Million Dollar Powerball Ticket at Large

Second-tier Powerball win sold in Middletown

Check your tickets Powerball players! A $1 million second-tier winning Powerball ticket was sold in Middletown. The numbers for Saturday’s drawing were: 05-06-16-36-58 Power Ball 03. To win the second-tier prize, the winner matched all five numbers except for the Power Ball.

The lucky ticket was purchased at the Fountaindale Service Center, located at 4304 Old National Pike in Middletown. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, making the Wednesday night’s drawing worth $50 million.

$1 Million Holiday Surprise for Montgomery County Man

Wins Second-Tier Powerball Prize

Every Sunday morning a Greenbelt man stops by a Lottery retailer to check his tickets from the previous week.  This past weekend his routine was interrupted by life changing news.  His visit to Lottery Headquarters this week made it official – thanks to Powerball, he was Maryland’s newest millionaire.

When he went to check the ticket, the Greenbelt man was confused by what the scanner was showing. “I asked the clerk why the scanner wasn’t listing the amount I’d won,” the winner told Lottery officials.  “He told me this usually means that I’d won a big prize.”

After comparing his Powerball ticket to the previous night’s winning numbers, it all became clear.  “I dropped to my knees right there in the store, looking up and sending thanks.  The staff and the other customers celebrated with me.”  The$1 million win on a quiet Sunday morning generated a bit of excitement.

Having claimed Powerball’s $1 million second-tier prize, our winner, a car salesman, has definite plans for his winnings.  “I have kids in college, loans to pay from my education, the mortgage and family members in need.  This money will do much good.”  He bought his $1 million Powerball winner from the Exxon station at 12601 Old Columbia Pike in Silver Spring.