These Powerball Numbers Keep Making Minnesotans Rich

I'll be honest, I never buy lottery tickets. Like, ever! But when I saw the numbers rolling in Minnesota this week, six winning tickets worth $50,000 each? Right here in the state? Yeah, that made me think, maybe I should play too.

Not to mention a crazy jackpot of 1.3 BILLION dollars. That's not a typo. Billions with a big capital B. Yeah, suddenly I find myself standing in line at the gas station, justifying a Powerball ticket because… hey, you never know, right?

And then comes the fun (or stressful) part: picking your numbers. Do you go sentimental - birthdays, anniversaries, that high school jersey number you swore was lucky? Or do you let the machine pick a random combo and hope for the best?

Here’s the twist: some numbers really do seem luckier than others. Certain digits keep popping up more often in Powerball history. Could playing them give you a tiny edge? Maybe. Or maybe it’s just fun to wonder.

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So I’m curious, if you grab a ticket for this $1.3 billion jackpot, what’s your move? Do you play your “lucky” numbers, or let the machine take over and hope for the best?

Either way, it couldn’t hurt to give these statistically lucky numbers a shot. Worst-case scenario, you’re out a couple of bucks. Best-case scenario, you’re the next big Minnesota lottery story.

And if you do hit it big, don’t forget who gave you the tip! ;)

Speaking of winning, you could score tickets to see Keith Urban in St. Paul - and trust me, your chances are way better than hitting the Powerball! 

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