There was no winner for this weekend’s Powerball lottery. That means that the July 1 game total has risen even higher. Check the report below to see just how much you could win before you buy your tickets.
The current Powerball lottery website news info crawl currently reads:
“There were no jackpot winners for Saturday's drawing... The next drawing will be Wednesday, July 1st, 2015.”
That means that tonight’s game jackpot prize total has risen to a whopping $60 million. The estimated cash value option for tonight’s game is now $36.5 million.
The official Powerball lottery website is reporting on the recent winner of $80 million:
“The Florida Lottery announces that Orencia Barzey, 37, of Lauderhill, claimed the $80 million jackpot prize for the POWERBALL drawing held on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Barzey chose to receive the winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $49,566,294.92.
"’I was very shocked when I checked the Lottery's website and the numbers on my ticket matched what was on the screen,’ said Barzey. ‘I don't plan on changing much about my lifestyle, but I do plan on helping my family with my winnings.’
“The jackpot-winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased from Best Value Food Store, located at 1040 Northwest 47th Avenue in Plantation. The retailer will receive $40,000 for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.”
In other lotto news, there was no big money for last night’s Mega Millions lottery jackpot drawing. That means that this Friday’s total has been raised to $84 million with an estimated cash value of $50 million.
What would you do if you won tonight’s Powerball lottery drawing? What is the first thing that you would buy? Let us know your retirement plans in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
