Floridians Have A Better Chance Of These Things Happening Than Winning Powerball
We’re not trying to be “Debbie Downers,” but the chance of any of us hitting the Powerball are pretty slim. In fact, Floridians are more likely to get attacked by…
We're not trying to be "Debbie Downers," but the chance of any of us hitting the Powerball are pretty slim. In fact, Floridians are more likely to get attacked by a Gator than win the lottery. With the Powerball now over $1.5 billion, everyone's buying a ticket in hopes to hit the jackpot.
In 2015 lottery officials added more number combinations which further decreased the amount you were likely to win. 1 in 292,201,338 are your chances of winning the Powerball. So yes, we are telling you there is a chance. But here is the bad news you are more likely to be attacked by a gator than win. Florida Fish and Wildlife says, you have a 1 in 3.1 million of being attacked by a gator.
Here Are A Few Things More Likely to Happen Than Winning Powerball
According to the University of Florida you have:
- 1 in 4.3 million chances of being killed by a shark
- 1 in 340,733 chances of dyeing by Fireworks
- 4.1 per 1,000 Americans will be audited by the IRS
- 1 in 156,169 of dyeing in a Train Crash
- 1 in 6045 of dyeing of excessive cold
- 1 in 5,051 of dyeing in Air or Space
So grab your tickets, cross your fingers, say a prayer and hope you can defy these odds to become a millionaire. Also don't forget your favorite radio show if you do win! [Source WFLA]
10 Celebrities You’ll Be Richer Than When You Win Powerball
There was no big jackpot winner again last night with Powerball. That means the jackpot now could break the record... they're thinking $1.5 billion for Saturday night's drawing. Should you pick the right numbers, curious to know which celebs you'll be rubbing elbows with? You won't be Oprah rich. She'll still have about 3 times as much money as you... BUT according to the website Celebrity Net Worth, you'll be richer than these 10 celebs.
[Source: Celebrity Net Worth]
Mick Jagger
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesWin the big one Saturday night and you'll be THREE times as rich as Mick. You'll have moves like Jagger... and then some.
Madonna
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Win PowerBall Saturday night and you'll be TWICE as rich as Madonna. She's said to be worth $850 million. Strike a pose.
Kim Kardashian
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for ULTA Beauty / KKW BeautyIf you win, next week the Kardashians will be keeping up with YOU. Kim is said to be worth $1.4 billion.
Celine Dion
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)She'll have to add some dates to that Vegas residency to catch up with you. She's only worth $800 million, according to the site... and that might be in Canadian.
Sir Paul McCartney
(Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)Yes, you'll seriously be richer than a Beatle. Twist and shout!
Jimmy Buffett
Noam Galai/Getty Images for Escape To MargaritavilleYou can afford two and half times as many margaritas than Jimmy. Even with all that merchandising, he's said to be worth $600 million.
Jerry Seinfeld
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThey say he's not even a billionaire. So he might not be able to get in to your billionaire country club - unless you're nice enough to invite him.
Dolly Parton
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesIf I win $1.5 billion, I might cut Dolly a check myself so we're even. She's worth a mere $650 million, according to the site.
Tom Cruise
John Phillips/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesTom Cruise owns a penthouse in Clearwater near the Scientology Headquarters in the downtown area.
Bono
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesIf you see him on the street and he's talking about how wealthy he is, you can ask "U2?" He'll be forced to laugh - it's an unwritten rule. You always laugh at jokes from people richer than you. When you compare bank statements, you'll get a chuckle since you have more than twice the money he does. You found what you're looking for. $1.5 billion. He still hasn't.
