There is no debating it. The new Powerball lottery jackpot has risen greatly. Check the report for the all new totals for tonight’s (Wednesday, September 1) game.
The official Powerball lottery website news info crawl currently reads:
“There were no jackpot winners for Saturday's drawing... The next drawing will be Wednesday, September 16th, 2015.”
That means that tonight’s all Powerball lottery jackpot total has risen to a whopping $185 million with an estimated $116.8 million.
Don’t let those dollar signs in your eyes blind you to reason. The official Powerball lottery jackpot websites warns players to play responsibly, writing:
“Lottery games are just that -- games. Lottery games are designed to be enjoyable entertainment for adults, and for the vast majority of lottery players, that's exactly what they are. Multi-State Lottery members sell lottery tickets for the benefits of their citizens, raising millions of dollars for worthy causes and projects.
“The Multi-State Lottery Association encourages all lottery players to be responsible in their amount of play. Never spend more than you can afford on any lottery product. Please remember, it's just a game.
‘The Multi-State Lottery Association supports the efforts of the National Council on Problem Gambling to provide help for persons who may have a gambling problem. If you or someone you know has or might have a problem, please call 1-800-522-4700 for help or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website atwww.ncpgambling.org if you would like additional information on how to get help.”
What would you do if you won tonight’s game? Let us know how you would spend your winnings in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
