Powerball Jack Pot Pushes Past Half a Billion
By: Amanda Ashley
Updated: November 28, 2012
The record breaking Powerball jackpot has officially pushed past the half billion mark, now worth an estimated $550 million.
As if $425 or $500 Million isn't enough, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced this morning that Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has jumped to $550 Million. When the jackpot rolled last Saturday, the Lottery publicized a $425 Million jackpot for Wednesday. Yesterday, it was raised to $500 Million. This morning, after consultation with Powerball officials, it was revealed that heavy sales have pushed more dollars into the prize pool, increasing the jackpot to $550 Million.
This jackpot is the largest in Powerball history.
As if $425 or $500 Million isn't enough, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced this morning that Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has jumped to $550 Million. When the jackpot rolled last Saturday, the Lottery publicized a $425 Million jackpot for Wednesday. Yesterday, it was raised to $500 Million. This morning, after consultation with Powerball officials, it was revealed that heavy sales have pushed more dollars into the prize pool, increasing the jackpot to $550 Million.
This jackpot is the largest in Powerball history.
