Lottery

This Sunday will be the first time in Powerball’s 16 year history that Florida residence could buy the tickets in their own state.  Florida lottery officials explained there had been a long term debate raging on if allowing Powerball ticket sales would draw away from Florida’s own state lottery.

Florida will now be the largest state offering Powerball tickets.   Some experts predict a “lotto fever” as initial sales will quickly boost the Powerball Jackpot, which is already close to $80mil.   Recently announced changes to the Powerball Game should also increase interest over the short-term in the 29 other states that already sell Powerball Lotto tickets.

The powerball is ushering in the New Year with a huge jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing.  I’m glad to see we get one last mega jackpot out of the Powerball before new game changes take affect January 7th 2009.  

The changes include $20mil base grand prize minimum, odds of winning any prize have increase about 1/2%.  The location where the PowerBall drawing takes place is also moving to Floriday.   Stay tuned for more changes as they are announced, and play this current jackpot for all it’s worth.  Maybe you’ll get some New Year’s Eve luck