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Powerball Fever Along the Gulf Coast

69 views · Published 20 February 2014 · 1:45 · Indexed 10 October 2026

Channel: NBC 15 · 2014 · News & Politics

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PERDIDO KEY, Fla. (WPMI) The sixth-largest jackpot in U.S. Lottery history might be awarded Wednesday night as the winning numbers for Powerball's $400 million prize are drawn at 9:59 p.m.The jackpot swelled from $330 million over the weekend when no winning tickets were sold for Saturday's drawing. If the jackpot stays at or around $400 million the payoff after taxes, if you choose the lump sum, is close to $171 million.Lotto machines in Florida shut down at 9 p.m. Wednesday. So time is running out to buy your winning ticket.I got the winner I hope.The winning ticket right here.Everybody is a winner. At least Wednesday they thought they were.The odds are not real good but it's fun, you can dream, said Linda Boyd.At The Flora Bama at the state line the constant roll over has forced them to add a second lotto machine.Usually we have breaks in between but it's all day now. It's on, said retailer Kelly McCann.It's been on and now with a $400 million jackpot and counting, players are rushing to make the magic of the numbers work in their favor. I did scripture on my first one John 3:16 there's a good one. My numbers on the first one, said Tammy Caranley.On a wing and a prayer, it may take a sign from above and for some a miracle to win the Powerball.After all millions are playing in 43 states, D.C. And the Virgin Islands.  Oh speaking of islands... I think I'm going on a cruise. I love to travel and a fast car, said Nick MonteLeon.At least for now the winning continues.These are the winning numbers.There is it is that's the winning ticket tell everybody else not to even bother to come in.The odds of claiming the big prize, regardless of how many tickets a typical player buys are 1 in 175 million.

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