$ 1.3 billion. This is the exceptional amount of the Gordo award put into play by the American Lottery Powerball this Wednesday, September 3. A sum close to the record, since it represents the fifth largest gain in the history of this lottery, but also the ninth major prize of all American lotteries, CNN reports.
In several cities in the United States, many of them queue in the hope of buying a lottery ticket. The winners can choose between annual payments for 30 years, with an increase of 5% each year, or immediately receive $ 589 million in cash.
Sales are raising
As the main prize uploads, sales are also increasing, each American is ready to try their luck. Sale of Powerball Tickets – 2 dollars the ticket – registered an increase of 175.4 % for the Prize Mayor of $ 1.1 billion at stake on Monday, compared to the previous printing on Monday, August 25, which announced a major award of $ 750 million.
If the awards group has risen, the chances of winning have not changed. They are 1 of 292.2 million. After pushing his gain, the winner of the Jackpot will have to face a fiscal obligation “that can reach several hundred millions of dollars, according to the state in which he resides and the way he receives his profits,” says CNN.
The Powerball draw is broadcast live on the Powerball.com site from Tallahassee, Florida, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm (local time), the next day at 4:59 am, Paris time.
Source: BFM TV
