This January Florida will join the ranks of 29 other states plus Washington, D.C. and the Virgin Islands and sell Powerball tickets. All I can say is, it's about time.

For those of you unfamiliar with Powerball, it is very similar to Florida's lotto. Tickets cost $1 but because so many people play, the jackpots quickly become huge.

Players choose 5 numbers and one number for the powerball. This year alone mega jackpots have been $97 million, $180 million and $276 million. Just like lotto, all 6-numbers must match the computer's picks including the red powerball. Drawings are held Wednesday and Saturday evening.

Each time a winner is declared, the game is reset at $15 million.

Yes, I do know someone who won. A couple who dock their boat next my brother's in Illinois won $11 million about 10-years ago. They named their boat the Lucky 6.

For those of you who are so inclined - and I am and I buy 1 or 2 tickets a game - it'll be fun.

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