"Powerball $1.3 Billion Jackpot Drawing Delayed Due to Ticket Verification Issue"

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"Powerball $1.3 Billion Jackpot Drawing Delayed Due to Ticket Verification Issue"
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The $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot drawing scheduled for Saturday was delayed due to one lottery jurisdiction needing extra time to complete security procedures for ticket verification. Powerball rules require every ticket to be checked and verified against two computer systems before a drawing. Customers were advised to hold on to their tickets, and there was no indication of when the next drawing would occur.

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