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5/16/2013 - Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Roll to a Combined $740 Million

Washington's Lottery Imagines What Washingtonians Could Do If They Won

OLYMPIA: On Wednesday, May 15, the Powerball jackpot rolled over to $550 million, which is enough money to take every person in the state of Washington (6.9 million) out to a nice dinner (up to $75). The largest jackpot in Powerball history reached $587.5 million on November 28, 2012, and today's jackpot ranks second highest.

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5/9/2013 - General Contractor Becomes Richland's Newest Millionaire

OLYMPIA: On Tuesday, May 7, Robert Enlow of Richland claimed the $1 Million prize playing Washington’s Lottery "Mega Multiplier" Scratch game. He bought four $20 Scratch tickets on Monday, May 6, and realized he won that evening at home. The third of the four tickets was the winner and he said, "It took a second to soak in." The first thing he did was call his bookkeeper, which is also his best friend. He said, "All decisions are made through her."

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