DES MOINES, Iowa — With up to $1.4 billion at stake in Wednesday’s Powerball, questions about the drawing seem to be as abundant as the convenience store kiosks offering tickets for the record-breaking jackpot.
The inquiries include many myths and misconceptions about the winners, the prize money and the system. A look at some of the most common questions:
• WHY ARE ALL THE JACKPOT WINNERS FROM CERTAIN STATES?
Officials with the Multi-State Lottery Association, a group of state lotteries that oversee Powerball, said this is one of the most frequent complaints.
It’s “human nature to think the other guy is winning,” said Sally Lunsford, public affairs director for the Kansas Lottery. It’s also wrong, though there are anomalies.