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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The powerball jackpot has grown to be the largest prize in the game's history and the Worlds 2nd largest lottery payout.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Officials declined to provide details of the winner in advance, not even whether the ticket sold at a Trex Mart gas station in Dearborn was purchased by someone from that state.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  2 tickets strike gold in record Powerball jackpot, one from Missouri and the other from Arizona

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video: Big lottery winners offer advice, cautionary tales as $500 million Powerball drawing approaches

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The $425 million jackpot, the largest in Powerball's history, represents a potential life-changing fortune.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  A Mid-Missouri man wins a giant Powerball jackpot; and he does not have to share it with any other ticket buyers.