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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 8, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Two winning tickets were drawn over the weekend for the $1.8 billion Powerball, the second biggest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The winning tickets were sold in Texas and Missouri, and each winner stands to collect either a lump sum of more than $400 million or annual payments that would total close to $900 million. Although this is one of the biggest lotteries in recent memory, it’s far from the first. The use of lotteries stretches back to ancient civilizations, but the modern concept of the lottery as a way to raise funds and award prizes began to take shape ...(100 of 463 words)

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