Oklahomans try their luck at near-record lottery jackpot
Posted: 02/11/2012
TULSA, Okla. - Saturday's Powerball jackpot of $325 million is the biggest in years and it caused a lot of Oklahomans, many of whom never even played the lottery before, to try their luck.
"We just got back from a great trip in Saint Thomas. I think there might be enough money to buy a place out there," said one lottery player 2News talked to.
Another said, if he won, he'd be sure to tip the cashiers who sold him the winning ticket.
"First I'd give these Powerball salesmen some money and I'd buy me a nice house, car and boat," said Tulsa resident Billy Boling.
Actual cash value for the winning numbers is $202 million, an all-time high.
The winning numbers were announced Saturday night at 9:59 p.m.
The official Powerball winning numbers are: 1 - 10 - 37 - 52 - 57 Powerball 11
The Oklahoma Lottery Commission reminds everyone to play responsibly.
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