2000 Press Releases
February 25, 2000
"BIGGEST
IN THE WORLD" POWERBALL® JACKPOT ALERT
POWERBALL® currently has the biggest jackpot in the world. The POWERBALL® jackpot for Saturday, February 26, has an estimated annuity jackpot value of $83 million.
Following is a sample of some other large Lottery jackpots as provided by MUSL (Multi-State Lottery Association). Please note that all lotteries with similar jackpots may not be listed.
| Jackpot Amount | |
| Lottery | (US dollars) |
| Powerball | $83 million |
| Pennsylvania Super 6 | $31 million |
| Massachusetts Lotto | $25 million |
| Ohio | $24 million |
| Italy | $17 million* |
| Florida | $15 million |
| Illinois | $15 million |
| Big Game | $12 million |
| Washington | $12 million |
| United Kingdom | $11.2 million* |
| Michigan | $11 million |
*Denotes lump sum cash amount
