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Billion-Dollar Powerball Goes Global | Texas News
Powerball just hit a historic $1 billion jackpot—the largest in the U.S. this year—and it’s now open for British players too, marking the first time tickets are being sold across the pond for such a massive prize. Sales surged 86% in the week leading up to the draw, fueled by global excitement. While U.S. players see a $1 billion annuity, UK buyers face a £503 million payout due to currency differences. Texas leads the nation with four Powerball wins since joining in 2010, including two in the last year alone. The next drawing is Wednesday night—could your ticket be the lucky one? Listen in…
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