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What is 2by2?

The Powerball website describes another way to win called 2by2.

“It’s easy to play. Pick two red numbers between 1 and 26 and two white numbers between 1 and 26, or let the lottery terminal randomly choose your numbers.”

What is the 10X multiplier?

The Powerball 10X multiplier comes into play when the advertised jackpot annuity is $150million or less.

The Power Play option, available for $1 per play, multiplies winnings by 10 times.

IRS and lottery winnings

The state you won your prize in will be required to notify the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if you won over $600.

Can non-US citizens play Powerball?

According to Powerball’s website, the lottery is also open to non-US citizens.

Residents of states where Powerball is not offered can purchase a ticket in a state where it is available.

What is Lotto America?

Lotto America is a feature of the Powerball that costs an additional $1 to play.

Players must “select five numbers from 1 to 52 for the red balls, then select one number from 1 to 10 for the Lotto America Star Ball.

“Choose your numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.

“Players win the Grand Prize or one of 8 set cash prizes by matching one of the 9 ways to win.”

Is there a Mega Millions app?

There is no official mobile app for the Mega Millions game since it is sold by individual lotteries.

Most state lotteries have their own apps, which typically contain information about the games they offer, including Mega Millions.

Some apps also notify users of winning numbers and contain other tools.

Can I play the lottery online?

In some states, there are ways to purchase subscriptions to some lottery games.

There have also been a number of lottery retailer apps that have launched in recent years, providing a safe alternative to purchasing lottery tickets in person.

Check your state’s guidelines to learn more about purchasing lottery tickets online.

When is the next lottery drawing?

Powerball numbers are drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Mega Millions drawings happen Tuesday and Friday nights.

Both drawings are held at 11pm EST.

Reality after a lottery win, part three

While there are situations where winners didn’t spend their prize wisely, there are those who took the time to carefully plan their financial proposals.

Marvin and Mae Acosta from California won a jackpot $327.8million Powerball, and spent six months planning their financial plans with financial advisors.

Reality after a lottery win, part two

Winning the lottery can be glamorous, but it is important to be careful of your surroundings.

“I had one friend who told me this sob story about how behind she was on her local taxes and how they were going to take her house because she couldn’t pay,” shared one winner.

“After she left, I got on my computer, looked up her tax records, and saw that she wasn’t behind. When I printed out that page and sent it to her, well, that was the end of our friendship.”

Reality after a lottery win

Despite winning the lottery being life-changing and miraculous, about 70 percent of lottery winners either lose or spend all of their prize money in less than five years, regardless of the prize amount.

Many winners advise others to be careful about their money and spend accordingly.

Two-time winner to the trailer park

Evelyn Basehore from New Jersey won two lottery prizes, first with a $3.9million prize and shortly later a $1.4million one.

Unfortunately, by 2012 Basehore was living in a trailer park.

“I’m broke now . . . I work two jobs,” Basehore told the New York Post. “My advice to anyone (who wins) would be to go to your lawyer and accountant first.”

Sharing is caring

Thomas and Denise Rossi, a couple from California who were married for 25 years, faced a difficult divorce after winning the lottery.

Denise won a $1.3million prize in 1996, but kept it a secret from Thomas and filed for a divorce.

Family court, however, ruled that keeping the prize a secret violates asset disclosure laws, rewarding the entire $1.3million prize to the husband.

$650,000 almost down the bin

A man from North Carolina forgot about his lottery ticket until his local store announced a winning lottery of almost $650,000.

He quickly started searching with his fiancé and finally found the ticket in the trash bin, on top of leftover food.

What is the 10X multiplier?

The Powerball 10X multiplier comes into play when the advertised jackpot annuity is $150million or less.

The Power Play option, available for $1 per play, multiplies winnings by 10 times.

Where is 2by2 available?

2by2 is available in Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Daily drawings are held Monday through Sunday.

What is 2by2?

The Powerball website describes another way to win called 2by2.

“It’s easy to play. Pick two red numbers between 1 and 26 and two white numbers between 1 and 26, or let the lottery terminal randomly choose your numbers.”

Americans spend a lot on the lottery

It has been reported that Americans spend more money on lottery tickets than they do on video games, movies, music, sports teams, and music combined.

Per year, Americans spend over $70billion on lottery tickets, according to The Atlantic.

Lottery saves marriages

The reported divorce is increased by just 3 percent for lottery winners.

This statistic indicates that the lottery might actually hold marriages together.

Most winners lose friends

It has been reported that 90 percent of lottery winners lose friends.

Some winners have even reported being exploited by their friends.

Iowa Couple wins $2million

In January 2022, Iowa residents Karla and Keith Elenz were at work when their office sent out a lottery win email.

With a small population of about 3,500, Chickasaw County was thrilled to have a Powerball winner.

The couple had no idea the $2million winner would be them, and couldn’t hide their excitement once they found out.

“Life is short. I’m going to put my pants on the same way as I did yesterday,” Karla said. “I’m going to work.”

More likely to win Powerball or Mega Millions?

The odds of winning the Powerball are one in 292million.

The chances of winning Mega Millions are a bit lower: one in 302.6 million.

Where do Mega Millions drawings take place?

Mega Millions drawings are held at WSB-TV studio in Atlanta, Georgia, every Tuesday and Friday at 11pm ET.

Many things go into a successful Mega Millions drawing, including three hours of preparation despite the drawing taking less than 60 seconds.

Poorest households buy the most tickets

The Atlantic reported that the poorest third of households buy half of all lotto tickets, according to a 1980s Duke University study.

One reason this happens is that the lottery is advertised more in poorer communities.