KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen | Texas lottery proposes rules for adding Powerball
Member Center:
Associated Press - November 17, 2009 7:05 PM ET
HOUSTON (AP) - The Texas Lottery Commission has taken a step toward adding Powerball to its roster of games.
The commission voted 3-0 today to publish a Powerball game rule to solicit public comment. The deadline for comments is 30 days after publication in the Texas Register.
Like the Mega Millions game the Lottery Commission already offers, Powerball is a multi-state game known for its lush jackpots.
Lottery Deputy Executive Director Gary Grief estimates the addition of Powerball would bring in an extra $35 million annually for the state Foundation School Fund.
The panel has been discussing adding Powerball to Mega Millions and the Texas lottery's other offerings since 2003.
The largest advertised Powerball jackpot ever was $365 million in 2006. The largest Mega Million jackpot was $370 million in March 2007.
Information from: Houston Chronicle, http://www.houstonchronicle.com
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Featured: Keeping fit over the holidays
*Holiday food preparation
*Holiday quiz
*Holiday recipes More>>
Featured: Why H1N1 differs from seasonal flu
*News updates
*Health tips
*H1N1 videos More>>
Get up to the minute news and weather or tell us what's going on in your town via Twitter.
