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Powerball Lottery Jackpot Hits $425 Million
The jackpot would be the fourth-largest in history.
OK, now things are getting interesting.
After another drawing without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has been raised to $425 million, Maryland Lottery officials announced on Tuesday. That's the fourth-largest lottery jackpot in history, and the third-highest for Powerball.
The prize has a $244.7 million cash option. The next drawing will be held Wednesday.
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The Maryland Lottery is one of 45 lotteries nationwide that participate in the Powerball drawing.
Powerball tickets can be purchased at any lottery vendor in the Crofton area, including:
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7-Eleven - 2046 Davidsonville Rd., Crofton.
7-Eleven - 2129 Defense Hwy, Crofton.
7-Eleven - 898 Waugh Chapel Rd, Gambrills
7-Eleven - 1044 Rte 3 N, Gambrills
Royal Farms - 1114 Maryland Rt. 3 North
Giant - 1161 Md. Rt. 3 North, Crofton.
Safeway - 2466 Chapel Lake Dr. Gambrills
Wegmans - 1413 South Main Chapel Way, Gambrills
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