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SC sales brisk as Powerball jackpot climbs to $500 million

 The advertised Powerball jackpot has been adjusted up to $500 MILLION  for Wednesday night’s drawing.

The winner can elect a cash option of $337.8 million. 

The adjusted jackpot is an indication that Powerball players from coast to coast are feeling the excitement.  Ticket sales in South Carolina are brisk.

The record-setting jackpot run began on November 12 and has already yielded two $1 million winners in South Carolina.

Tickets for Wednesday night’s drawing must be purchased before 9:59 p.m. for the 10:59 p.m. drawing.  Tickets are $2 and available at lottery retailer statewide.

With long odds of winning the jackpot, about one in 176 million, the Lottery urges responsible play.

Information from Press Release