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[Kadin]

Just saw this powerball simulator on reddit. Yup, I'm going on 37 years and haven't hit more than 3 numbers (without the Powerball). That RNG is too good.

 

[NomarTyme]

How much money does the owner of the store get where the winning ticket is bought?

1%

 

[NHL94]

How many minutes from now is the draw? I'm on the West Coast.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I'm surprised that to get the jackpot up faster, they haven't increased the payout for the smaller prizes.

Matching 4 numbers only get someone $100. 3 numbers. Only $7.

They changed it just last October with the intent of driving up the jackpot size. That's why it's almost $1 billion less than 3 months later.

 

[BIG_V-G-V]

How many minutes from now is the draw? I'm on the West Coast.

24min

 

[Manifest Destiny]

I didn't buy a ticket. I'll buy one next time.

 

[injurai]

I didn't buy a ticket. I'll buy one next time.

You'll be dead!

 

[sarcastor]

You'd be taking less overall then.
If you did a present value calculation for your future cash flows, you'd find out it would be less than the current lump sum. This is all based off the interest rate fluctuations being similar to the past. Take the lump sum, just invest in index funds and you'll be fine. Simplest way to be rich for generations.

True but I don't need *that* much money. Getting a 10 million dollar allowance a year is more than enough then having to deal with $400 million at once. Less chance of a backstabbing lawyer or family member. According to my irrational logic :\

 

[NHL94]

24min

Thank you.

 

[N.Domixis]

Just saw this powerball simulator on reddit. Yup, I'm going on 37 years and haven't hit more than 3 numbers (without the Powerball). That RNG is too good.

im at 80k years and still havent got the last two. Im like 16 million in debt.

 

[BTM]

If I win, GAF will not be forgotten.

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

Just saw this powerball simulator on reddit. Yup, I'm going on 37 years and haven't hit more than 3 numbers (without the Powerball). That RNG is too good.

This is amazing for perspective. After 60 years and 6207 drawings. I never got more than 3 white balls to match. Crazy.

 

[TraBuch]

im at 80k years and still havent got the last two. Im like 16 million in debt.

But when you eventually win, you'll be way out of debt.

 

[nhlducks35]

But when you eventually win, you'll be way out of debt.

but you'll be dead

 

[Scofield94941]

If it starts with 2 im quitting my job immediately cuz one number = 10 million.........right

 

[Kadin]

im at 80k years and still havent got the last two. Im like 16 million in debt.

Did you hit a cap on the 'Continuous' multiplier? I stopped at 100 and I'm 3400 years so far. Oh and I've hit 4 white twice, that's it. Yuck.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

True but I don't need *that* much money. Getting a 10 million dollar allowance a year is more than enough then having to deal with $400 million at once. Less chance of a backstabbing lawyer or family member. According to my irrational logic :

Taking the lump sum would allow you to claim it, stash it in overseas bank accounts, and disappear. I wouldn't want to keep living in the US after the entire country found out I have just won $1 billion. I would get the hell out of the country where there are enough guns for every man, woman, and child.

 

[Ziltoidia 9]

If it starts with 2 im quitting my job immediately cuz one number = 10 million.........right

I have 2 also as my first number.........

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

Meh, this simulator kinda blows, I wasn't that insanely lucky to win $100 four years ago on a Powerball ticket I asked for on accident. Granted the matrix is different now but still.



I look forward to the 90 year old Florida grandmother who wins, I just hope her grand kids are Floridamen or women.

 

[Hands of Stone]

is there a live stream online for the drawing

 

[newjeruse]

1%

Is this for real? I never knew that.

 

[injurai]

is there a live stream online for the drawing

It's posted online too.

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

Meh, this simulator kinda blows, I wasn't that insanely lucky to win $100 four years ago on a Powerball ticket I asked for on accident. Granted the matrix is different now but still.

So his calculator using math is wrong because of your anecdotal story?

 

[newjeruse]

I predict a lot of fake "I wons" in 15 minutes.

 

[Van]

is there a live stream online for the drawing

http://www.powerball.com/powerball/pb_video.asp

 

[TheAbsolution]

is there a live stream online for the drawing

The numbers will be on Twitter within seconds.

 

[Gray Matter]

It's almost time, in a few minutes i will officially know that I'm a millionaire.

 

[Jarrod38]

Who's going to be brave enough if they win to post a picture of the ticket?

 

[NomarTyme]

Is this for real? I never knew that.

Yeah that is why the stores do it besides getting people in the store.

 

[Beren the Empty-Handed]

Roommate and I bought some tickets. Why not!

 

[TheAbsolution]

Who's going to be brave enough if they win to post a picture of the ticket?

I would, but 4 weeks from now after I've moved away.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

someone pls pay my debts if you win ;_;

 

[smokeandmirrors]

see y'all on the other side

 

[Aeternus Malum]

I can't imagine winning but man...

 

[Hollycat]

cross my fingers for money for us.

 

[User1608]

cross my fingers for money for us.

Same here!!

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

So his calculator using math is wrong because of your anecdotal story?

Yes.

Anecdotes > Math

Always.

 

[Chromax]

Did you hit a cap on the 'Continuous' multiplier? I stopped at 100 and I'm 3400 years so far. Oh and I've hit 4 white twice, that's it. Yuck.

Ha! I got 4 white twice and I'm only at 200 years! The 900 mil is mine.

 

[NihonTiger90]

Based on the sheer number of people who bought tickets, I'm expecting multiple winners. As in 3 or 4.

 

[hyp3rlink]

Good to see people are having fun with this. It makes me feel sad when some people start to take this seriously.

 

[Oxn]

Can someone post the numbers here within the minute?

 

[Ape]

If I played I'd pick
36 7 88 71 14 and 9

 

[Kadin]

Have they ever posted what the record turnout has been for a single draw in the past? As in how many tickets were purchased?

 

[Geeun]

Are the numbers out yet?

 

[Verano]

Same here!!

yeah dudes

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Are the numbers out yet?

in 2 mins, usually played on tv before the 11pm news.

 

[Fat4all]

Are the numbers out yet?

1 min.

 

[psynergylover]

I saw someone buy 20 tickets today, the line at my supermarket was HUGE!!!

bought two tickets myself

 

[WelfareBurger]

The poster below me will win.

 

[thoseAREmySHOES]

mnlottery.com has already crashed.