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$1.9 Billion Powerball Jackpot Breaks the Internet – Searches Up 5,000%
Even with an extra hour of sleep, Americans seemed to prefer checking on the $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot rather than immediately logging into work on this Monday morning. The drawing of the largest national lottery prize is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. EST today, and it seems to be breaking the internet. This morning, the Powerball […]
$1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot Sends Searches Soaring 3,500%
In 45 states, eyeballs are on the Powerball jackpot today. It’s $1.5 billion now and will only continue to rise as more Americans buy the $2 ticket to Saturday’s drawing. Because of the attention on the likely record-breaking prize, a page on Bonus that helps Powerball ticket buyers pick numbers saw a nearly 3,500% increase […]
Powerball Jackpot $1.2 Billion – Searches for Magic Numbers Quadruple
The Powerball jackpot is $1.2 billion for tomorrow’s drawing. Beginning yesterday when the jackpot reached $1 billion and no one won the drawing, searches for the magic numbers more than quadrupled. It seems hopeful Powerball jackpot winners are having trouble picking six numbers for their $2 tickets. Because as tomorrow’s 10:59 p.m. EST drawing approaches, searches […]
Powerball Jackpot May Hit $1 Billion Next Week, if No One Wins it First
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, Oct 26 would have been for an estimated $700 million. No one held the winning ticket and the next draw, on Saturday, Oct 29, will be for $800 million. Even if someone holds the winning numbers this time, it will be in the top five all-time US lottery jackpots. However, if no […]
Lottery.com’s Troubles Continue as Four Board Members Resign
Four board members of lottery broker Lottery.com resigned this week. They explained that their decisions were “related to recent Board practices.” These resignations are the latest indication that the tech company is in truly dire straits. Lottery.com is one of several companies that operate on a lottery courier model. Buying lottery tickets online is illegal […]
Bonus.com Q&A With Jackpocket: COS Caitlin Stojanovich on Lottery Ticket App’s Growth
Even Americans who don’t consider themselves gamblers buy lottery tickets, especially when big jackpots are in play. Last month’s Mega Millions drawing for $1.337 billion was one such prize. Ticket buyers visited retail stores, state lottery sites, and apps. That’s where the lottery ticket app Jackpocket enters the picture. Excitement about that as-yet-unclaimed July 29 Mega […]
Conflict Of Interest Leads To Change Of Jurisidiction In Case Of ‘Lottery Lawyer’ Accused Of Defrauding Jackpot Winners
Every gambler dreams of hitting a jackpot, but having a plan in place to product such a large sum is important. Hiring a lawyer can be a smart plan. That’s what dozens of US jackpot winners did with a combined $3 billion in winnings. They hired self-described “Lottery Lawyer” Jason Kurland, trusting him to protect and […]
