Metro Atlanta / State News 7:43 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012

Powerball jackpot climbs to $70 million, Mega Millions to $83 million

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing jumped to $70 million after no players matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's game.

Players in Arizona and Illinois matched the first five numbers drawn Wednesday --  7, 16, 17, 39 and 51 -- but not the Power Ball, which was 32. Those players won $1 million apiece. A player in South Carolina matched the first five numbers and bought the "Power Play" option, which doubled the prize to $2 million.

The jackpot for Friday's Mega Millions multi-state lottery is $83 million.



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