COLUMBIA, SC (February 11, 2015) – The advertised Powerball® jackpot has been adjusted up to $500 MILLION for Wednesday night’s drawing.
The winner can elect a cash option of $337.8 million.
The adjusted jackpot is an indication that Powerball® players from coast to coast are feeling the excitement. Ticket sales in South Carolina are brisk.
The record-setting jackpot run began on November 12 and has already yielded two $1 million winners in South Carolina.
Tickets for Wednesday night’s drawing must be purchased before 9:59 p.m. for the 10:59 p.m. drawing. Tickets are $2 and available at lottery retailer statewide.
With long odds of winning the jackpot, about one in 176 million, the Lottery urges responsible play.
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The winner can elect a cash option of $337.8 million.
The adjusted jackpot is an indication that Powerball® players from coast to coast are feeling the excitement. Ticket sales in South Carolina are brisk.
The record-setting jackpot run began on November 12 and has already yielded two $1 million winners in South Carolina.
Tickets for Wednesday night’s drawing must be purchased before 9:59 p.m. for the 10:59 p.m. drawing. Tickets are $2 and available at lottery retailer statewide.
With long odds of winning the jackpot, about one in 176 million, the Lottery urges responsible play.
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