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Powerball® Jackpot Rolls to $235 Million for July 31 Drawing

Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 175,223,510 million.

By Elissa Bass 

A press release from the Connecticut Lottery:

With the current Powerball jackpot having grown to $235 million for Wednesday night’s July 31 drawing, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation reminds consumers across the state to "Play Responsibly" and "Know Your Limits."

"While Lottery games are fun and entertaining, it is important that consumers use good judgment when playing games of chance," stated Anne M. Noble, President and CEO of the CT Lottery.  "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."

This CT Lottery reminder is the latest in the corporation's efforts to increase awareness of responsible play issues.  The CT Lottery is the primary funding source for the problem gambling programs and services offered by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), providing that agency with $2.3 million annually.

A 24-hour confidential problem gambling HELPLINE is available at 1-888-789-7777.

The overall odds of winning a Powerball prize are 1 in 31.8 based on a $2.00 play.  Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 175,223,510 million.  Consumers must be 18 or older to purchase Lottery tickets.

For information about the CT Lottery, call (860) 713-2700, or visit ctlottery.org.

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