Cost of Powerball ticket rises, along with starting jackpot
The Powerball lottery game expects that players who spend a dollar on a ticket will be glad to pay more to win more. Beginning Jan. 15, the cost of a Powerball ticket will increase by $2. The starting
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Jan 2, 2012, 11:02 PM
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The Powerball lottery game expects that players who spend a dollar on a ticket will be glad to pay more to win more.
Beginning Jan. 15, the cost of a Powerball ticket will increase by $2.
The starting jackpot will also rise, from $20 million to $40 million.
The new system is expected to improve the odds of winning and attract more people with its bigger payout.
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