Powerball gets seriously insane as it crosses the $500 million mark

The Powerball drawing isn't until tomorrow night, but the jackpot has already crossed the $500 million mark — a Powerball record even if it hasn't surpassed the $656 Mega Millions prize from March, which was split by three winners. Multiple winners become more likely as the jackpot grows, say lottery experts, especially if the winning numbers involve traditionally "lucky" numbers (like 7 or 11) or numbers under 31 (won by players using their birthdays). If you skip this drawing, though, experts say you might still have a chance at an even bigger prize: They estimate the odds that no one will win at 40 percent. [Source]

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