Politics & Government
$550 Million Powerball Drawing is Tonight
The jackpot just jumped from $500 to $550 million ($360.2 million cash value after Uncle Sam's cut). Connecticut is one of 42 states that offer the lottery game; find Clinton retailers and tips on how to play here.
The historic Powerball jackpot rose to a record $550 million on Tuesday and many Clinton residents are expected to purchase a ticket Wednesday — if they haven't already.
According to the official Powerball website, the drawing will be held tonight at 10:59 p.m. In Connecticut, the drawing will be televised live on WTIC-TV/FOX 61.
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There has been no Powerball winner since Oct. 6. The chance of winning the $550 million jackpot is 1 in 175,223,510.
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