Local Expert Reacts To Reported Powerball Prank
Two of the winners of the largest jackpot in history are still a mystery.
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Two of the winners of the largest jackpot in history are still a mystery.
Rich discussed the Fox Business Republican Debate, Twitter breakdowns and the latest CDC hangover study. He also discussed the movie, 13 Hours, El Chapo and Chipotle closing for a day. Rich spoke with Ann Coulter at 4pm, Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm and Michael Steele at 5:30pm.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey Powerball players may not have won the jackpot-winning prize, the largest in history, but they certainly didn't come away empty-handed.
Chris Stigall points out the government wins on the lottery whether a winner is drawn or not.
Chris reviewed last night's Powerball drawing, news that the Eagles are poised to hire Doug Pederson as their next Head Coach and news that presidential candidate Ted Cruz did not disclose details of a loan from Goldman Sachs. He also talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 7:20 about the Navy sailors captured and released by Iran earlier in the week.
At least three winning tickets were sold in a record $1.5 billion Powerball drawing.
Retailers are expecting long lines with hopefuls looking to strike it rich.
Rich discussed the government winning the lottery, Neshaminy basketball coach and the Navy sailors held in Iran. He also discussed the State of the Union, Hillary Clinton tramp stamps, and Nikki Haley.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to a record-shattering $1.5 billion for Wednesday night's drawing. As you dream of all the fun you'll have with the winnings, remember, there's always a down side.
Chris reviewed President Obama's final State of the Union Address and his appearance on the O'Reilly Factor. He talked with Breitbart's John Hayward at 6:20 and Senator Pat Toomey at 7:20 about the President's speech and to Victor Fiorillo at 8:00 about his piece in Philadelphia Magazine about a high school's class on dressing in drag.
Imagine that you won the Powerball jackpot, only to find out later that it was a mistake. That's exactly what happened to a group of restaurant workers in New Jersey.
As Powerball fever heats up across the nation, most people will be checking and double checking their tickets after Wednesday night's big drawing. But not everybody. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, many people hold winning tickets each year and fail to collect!
Rich discussed Megyn Kelly's outrage with the liberal media, President Obama's State of the Union and the Lottery Jackpot. He also discussed American ships being captured by Iran. Rich spoke with Rick Grimaldi about union fees at 3:30pm. He spoke with Ed Rendell at 4:30pm and Professor Alan Dershowitz at 5:20pm.
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing has soared to $1.5 billion.
Financial analyst Steve Cordasco tells Chris Stigall to hire an experienced money team if you win the next Powerball drawing.
More than 900,000 Pennsylvanians and nearly 800,000 players from New Jersey won smaller prizes, with a single winner from the Commonwealth winning $1 million.
No ticket matched all six Powerball numbers following the drawing for a record jackpot of nearly $950 million, lottery officials said early Sunday, boosting the expected payout for the next drawing to a whopping $1.3 billion.
The odds of winning the Powerball Jackpot are 1 in 292 million, but some players were trying to increase their odds by buying tickets at a lucky spot in Glen Mills.
After regaining your composure, Miller says the most important thing is to do is get your John Hancock on the back of that ticket.
Rich discussed individuals questioning Ted Cruz's eligibility, the Powerball and the changing views of politicians. He also discussed Donald Trump's tweets, gun control and Marco Rubio's boots. Rich spoke with Mary Catherine Roper from the ACLU about the Mummers Parade at 4:30pm. He also spoke with Central High School student Michael Moroz at 5:20pm and Dr. Mazz at 5:30pm
Saturday's drawing is worth a record-setting $700 million.
Drawing results are pending for a Powerball jackpot that has climbed to an estimated $500 million. If a winning ticket was sold for Wednesday night's drawing, it would the biggest prize in nearly a year.
Multi-State Lottery Association officials on Tuesday increased the expected prize from $400 million because of fast sales for the largest lottery jackpot in nearly a year.
Lottery officials say there was no grand prize winner in Saturday's Powerball drawing. The jackpot for Wednesday's drawing has grown to $400 million.
ven if you've never won anything in your life, you may want to buy a Powerball ticket or two before Saturday. The jackpot is now up to an estimated $127,000,000.
