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Powerball $105M Drawing Held At Universal Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. - The first Powerball drawing in Florida was held Wednesday night at Universal Orlando at 10:59 p.m.
The numbers were: 31, 52, 23, 33, 38 and Powerball number 24.



his was the first chance that Floridians have to participate in the popular multi-state game.

The drawing was held at Universal Orlando, and a huge party was held at CityWalk to kick things off.

Gaming officials said Florida has caught Powerball fever with 1.5 million tickets sold on Sunday, which was the first day when state residents could purchase them.

Tickets cost $1 and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit education in Florida.

The jackpot is estimated at $105 million on Wednesday.

Those who've purchased tickets for the drawing said the gamble is well worth it.

"It will bring more money into the state for the kids, and maybe I'll win some money," a ticket buyer said.

"I think it's a great thing for Florida, and I think that people should join in the bandwagon," another buyer said.

Officials said with Florida joining the game, jackpots could grow even bigger.