Tag: lottery-prize
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Canadians flock to U.S. border towns in frenzy for Powerball tickets
Canadians joined the U.S. frenzy for the Powerball lottery jackpot on Wednesday, crossing the border to buy tickets in droves and lining up outside one Toronto bakery where tickets are being given away for a long shot at the $1.5 billion payout. The Powerball jackpot has been growing ever since the last winner was drawn…
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‘El Chapo’s’ style makes statement for California fashion firm
The saga of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who was captured on Friday in Mexico, is a good fit for one Los Angeles clothing company. Guzman was photographed in a shirt from apparel firm Barabas shaking hands with Sean Penn in an image accompanying the actor's recent Rolling Stone article about the fugitive. Barabas…
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Powerball hits $1.5 billion, largest-ever lottery jackpot for one winner
The Powerball lottery jackpot climbed to $1.5 billion on Tuesday, making it the largest-ever U.S. lottery prize as well as the world’s biggest potential jackpot for a single winner, according to lottery officials. The payout has increased due to strong ticket sales on Monday, said Texas Lottery Commission spokeswoman Kelly Cripe. The Powerball lottery drawing…