Published 1 year ago

'It's ridiculous': Residents in the 5 states without lotteries feel Powerball envy

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Utah, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska and Alabama do not have a lottery. The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people clamoring for a chance to win. A mix of reasons have kept them away, including objections from conservatives, concerns about the impact on low-income families.

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Associated Press News

In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

WEST POINT, Ga. (AP) — Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday.

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people across the country clamoring for a chance to win a mega jackpot

1 year ago·United States

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KRDO

In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

By KIM CHANDLER and MARK THIESSEN Associated PressWEST POINT, Ga. (AP) — Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday. The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people around the country clamoring for a chance to win. But in some of the five states without a lottery…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy - Local News 8

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

1 year ago·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

WEST POINT, Ga. (AP) — Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. She […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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