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| For Immediate Release: |
CONTACT: |
Jessica S. Iverson (608) 267-4822 |
| February 16, 2006 |
Fax: (608) 264-6644 | |
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Powerball MATCH 5 BONUS Prize begins again New record jackpot means more players win more money ( Here’s how it works: · When the previous record Powerball jackpot has been surpassed, jackpot growth is set at no more than $25 million per draw. Any additional funds that would go into the jackpot prize pool above the $25 million will be placed into a BONUS Prize Pool that will be divided equally among any Match 5 prize winners in drawing in which the jackpot is hit. · The Match 5 prize is $200,000 and can increase up to $1 million with the purchase of the Power Play option. The BONUS Prize will be added to whatever Match 5 prizes are already won and is available at no additional cost to the player. · Match 5 Bonus prizes are paid in a lump sum. · Winning Match 5 players who chose the Power Play option will win $200,000 multiplied by the selected multiplier. The BONUS prize will then be added to this total. The BONUS prize is not multiplied by the Power Play option. · The BONUS Prize Pool grows until the jackpot is won. The BONUS Prize Pool grows just as the primary jackpot pool rolls and is paid out only when there is a jackpot winner. The last time the Match 5 BONUS feature went into effect was October 2005, when the jackpot reached a then-record level of $340 million. Jay and Lory Schabo of For more information, including an estimated Match 5 BONUS Prize pool, visit www.powerball.com
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