The Powerball jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing has reached $235 million and that has Connecticut lottery officials warning people to play responsibly.
"While Lottery games are fun and entertaining, it is important that consumers use good judgment when playing games of chance," Anne Noble, president and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery said in a statement. "The public must be conscious and aware of the risks of problem gambling, and at the Lottery we make it our priority to educate consumers about responsible play."
Powerball is a multi-state lottery and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 175.2 million, according to the Powerball Web site. http://www.powerball.com/powerball/pb_prizes.asp
There have been five Powerball jackpot winners in Connecticut since 2003.
The largest Powerball jackpot to date, however, is $590.5 million and the winning ticket was sold in Florida on May 18.
http://www.powerball.com/powerball/pb_stories.asp
If you have a problem with gambling, you can call the 24-hour confidential problem gambling helpline at 1-888-789-7777.
For information about the CT Lottery, call (860) 713-2700, or visit ctlottery.org.
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