The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in … 292.2 million. “For comparison, the probability of being struck by lightning is one in a million, according to the American health authorities,” explains the Journal de Montréal. But it’s still a dream: this week, ticket sales increased by nearly 600%.
1.6 billion dollars. This is the staggering figure put into play on Saturday 5th October in the United States at Powerball. A world record according to AFP. “Already increased to more than $ 1 billion on Wednesday, Powerball sought a winner for 39 draws,” he explains The Parisian. No player has yet been able to find the five main numbers, between 1 and 69, and the Powerball number between 1 and 26.
No wonder: according to the Montreal Newspaper, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in … 292.2 million. “For comparison, the probability of being struck by lightning is one in a million, according to the American health authorities,” illustrate our colleagues.
According to The Parisianthis huge amount of money potentially at hand has sparked a ticket buying frenzy, with an increase of nearly 600% in the last few days compared to a typical week.
Can the French play?
BFM TV he also replies to the French who wonder if they could have tried their luck. It’s a “yes” the news channel says but on condition that you validate the ticket while being on American soil. For tourists it can be worth it!
In France, one person found the right combination for the Euromillons draw on Friday 4th November. By ticking the numbers 2, 11, 37, 45 and 47 in addition to the two stars 2 and 3, he currently has the ticket that is worth exactly 160,788,895 euros. We are far from the 1.6 billion of the Powerball but all the same …
