Whether you’re new to the lottery or just want to brush up on your history, there’s a lot to learn about the lottery game. The first recorded signs of a lottery came from the Chinese Han Dynasty. Today, there are several different types of lotteries, including multistate lotteries. The odds of winning a lottery vary from state to state, and even from game to game. In some instances, you’ll have a better chance of winning the Powerball lottery than you do the Mega Millions lottery.
First recorded signs of a lottery are keno slips from the Chinese Han Dynasty
Among the first recorded signs of a lottery are keno slips from the Chinese Han Dynasty. This was a form of gambling that was thought to be used to fund large government projects.
The game was thought to have originated in the Han Dynasty, which ruled China from 205 BC to 187 BC. It is believed that keno helped fund many of the great projects of the time.
Multistate lotteries have different odds
Depending on where you live, you might be in the throes of a state or two. In the big apple, you’ll find a lot of state by state competition if you’re into lottery games. In a state like Wisconsin, you might find a lottery akin to the fabled Big Apple. If you’re a true blue Yankee, you might find a tidbit of interest in the form of the lottery.
Indiana has more Powerball jackpot winners than any other state
Several states in the US play the Powerball lottery, but Indiana has more Powerball jackpot winners than any other state. The odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million. However, the Hoosier State has a long list of jackpot winners, including the $314 million Powerball jackpot in 2007.
Although Indiana has had many jackpot wins, it hasn’t had a mega Millions prize since January 2010. The Biggest Powerball Winners page lists the largest prizes awarded.
Powerball’s odds are roughly the same size as the population being served
Powered by the same juggernaut that powers the World Series baseball playoffs, the Powerball is now being sold in 45 states and the Virgin Islands. This means that the odds of winning are roughly the same as a stadium filled to the gills.
The jackpot is now worth $782.4 million. For comparison’s sake, the odds of winning Mega Millions are slightly more elusive.
Mega Millions’ odds are down from 1 in 259 million
Previously, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot were one in 258,890,850. But a recent change in the rules, coupled with the fact that the jackpot is now a record $810 million, has reduced the odds to one in 302,575,350.
Mega Millions has been around since 1996. It is administered by a consortium of 12 original lotteries. A machine called the Criterion II drops five white balls several seconds apart. The balls are then mixed together by counter-rotating arms.
Florida Lottery Draw game drawings are now available on the website
Whether you are visiting Florida for vacation or business, Florida Lottery offers a variety of games and draws to fit your needs. You can choose between three multi-jurisdictional games and several scratch-off games. You can purchase tickets at one of the more than 13,000 Lottery retail locations in the state. Whether you are looking for a $2 scratch-off game or a $1 million prize, Florida Lottery has a game for you.