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Were there any Powerball winners in Rhode Island?

Were there any Powerball winners in Rhode Island?

$336 Million Powerball Winner, Louise White, Rhode Island Woman, Claims Prize. Louise White, 81, of Newport, R.I., claims huge Powerball win. Powerball winner takes home $336.4 million.

Who is the Mega Millions winner?

June 7, 2019 – $522 million ($340.0 million cash) won by Laarni Bibal with a ticket purchased in San Diego, Calif. March 12, 2019 – $50 million ($30.2 million cash) won by Hira Singh of Shawnee, Kan., with a ticket purchased in Kansas City, Mo.

Can Rhode Island Lottery winners remain anonymous?

The Lottery will do everything possible to keep a winner’s information private if requested by the winner. However, in Rhode Island and in most other states, this information falls under the Freedom of Information Act; and a winner’s name and city or town of residency must be released upon request.

Did anyone win Mega Millions last Friday?

The winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday were 9, 18, 40, 46, and 69, and the Mega Ball number was 9 while the Megaplier was 2X. According to the Mega Millions website, no ticket matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball to win the big one, which means the jackpot continues to grow.

Does Rhode Island have Powerball?

Rhode Island was one of the founding members of the Multi-State Lottery Association, which established the Lotto America game in 1987. This multi-state game became Powerball® in 1992.

What Time Is Wild Money drawing?

Rhode Island State Lottery Games

Game Name Entry Close Time Draw Days
Wild Money 7:24 PM EST Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Lucky for Life 9:30 PM EST Monday and Thursday
The Numbers Midday 1:20 PM EST Daily
The Numbers Evening 6:50 PM EST, 6:20 PM on Sunday Daily

Has anyone in Louisiana ever won Mega Millions?

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – No lucky numbers have been claimed in Louisiana’s Mega Millions or Powerball drawings, increasing the Powerball jackpot to three quarters of a billion dollars. Mega Millions has risen to a whopping 970 million dollars, which is the second-largest jackpot of the game in history.

Where was winning Mega ticket sold?

The winning ticket was sold at the Citgo Gas Station on South Pulaski in Crestwood, Illinois, according to the state’s lottery website. Tuesday night’s Mega Millions winner could also choose the $38.7 million cash option.

Does Rhode Island tax lottery winnings?

A. Lottery Winnings: Effective July 1, 1989, winnings and prizes received from the Rhode Island Lottery are taxable under the provisions of the Rhode Island personal income tax (44-30, R.I.G.L., as amended) and are includable in the income of both residents and nonresidents alike.

Can I play Powerball online in Rhode Island?

Some Rhode Island Lottery games can now be played online. The lottery in a statement Tuesday said players can register at RILOT.com or on the lottery’s new mobile app to play Keno and some instant games anywhere in the state.

Are 2 numbers worth anything in Mega Millions?

Yes, if you match two Mega Millions numbers during the drawing, this means that you will walk away with some money, but you won’t win the jackpot. However, you will only win some money if you matched a yellow ball and a white ball. Matching two white balls won’t get you any winnings.

Why is Mega Millions drawing delayed?

The Mega Millions drawing for Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 was delayed due to technical difficulties. “Due to technical difficulties, tonight’s drawing has been temporary halted. Once the malfunction is corrected, the drawing will continue under supervision of the auditor,” the message stated.

What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions?

The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, making them the highest odds of any other state or multi-state lottery game ever played in the United States.

What are the odds of Powerball vs Mega Millions?

The odds of winning mega millions is currently placed at 1 in about 258 million. However, there is a belief that mega millions odds can be reduced through the application of formulas. According to a multiple winner, powerball vs mega millions odds can be as low as 1 in half a million.

How many numbers are there in Mega Millions lottery?

Mega-Millions lottery players must choose a total of six (6) numbers; five (5) from one to fifty-six (1-56) and one (1) MEGA number from one to forty-six (1-46).

What are the odds of Mega Millions?

The odds of winning the Mega Millions are 1 in 259 million, down from 1 in 176 million after recent changes in the game affected the chances of winning.