Don’t presume that just because Hollywood stars are financially wealthy, they don’t partake in playing Powerball. In fact, these celebrity Powerball players get in on the action.
There have been many stories about Powerball players and jackpot winners. Those winners who hit it big admit their lives are changed forever due to their newfound wealth. But even wealthy celebrities enjoy playing Powerball, with some who have hit big money jackpots. Here are just a few of their Powerball profiles.
Kim Kardashian
Better known for her reality TV show The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian is also a big fan of playing Powerball. She is a regular player, purchasing her tickets online. She hit it big once, cashing in her ticket for a very nice money prize of $50,000. While she did discuss this big win on her reality TV show, she didn’t disclose exactly what she purchased with the windfall.
Simon Cowell
The American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and The X Factor alumnus is no stranger to wealth and notoriety. But there is a lesser-known fact about Simon Cowell. He is an avid fan of Powerball! He has been known to play frequently, but as far as winnings, Mum’s the word on that. You see, Cowell chooses to play Powerball under the cloak of anonymity, so any of his winnings have been kept a secret.
Hugh Jackman
The actor may be best known for his Wolverine character, but he has also been known to play Powerball. Jackman believes that the more tickets he purchases, the higher the likelihood of a big jackpot win. But Jackman doesn’t keep all the tickets to himself. Instead, he buys tickets for his entire film cast and crew so everyone has a chance at hitting it big. There is no word yet if Jackman or any of his cast or crew won the jackpot. But he says that playing Powerball as a group promotes unity and spreads joy.
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres, the quirky, fun talk show host, has made audience participation her hallmark. She has tucked gifts under each audience member’s seat, including books, tickets to concerts or plays, and, of course, Powerball tickets. She incorporated her brand of humor into the ticket giveaway and made it part of her show.
Madonna and George Clooney
These two don’t have that much in common except Powerball play! Both actors enjoy playing Powerball and are known to make large ticket purchases. During one Powerball play session, Madonna hit a $50,000 prize and donated her entire win to fund the building of a school in Malawi. George Clooney pledged to fund the earthquake victims in Haiti should he hit the jackpot. Clooney wasn’t successful in his bid to snag a cash prize like Madonna, but he vows to keep on playing Powerball in hopes of matching Madonna’s win.
How do celebrities play Powerball?
All celebrities know that their activities are always under public scrutiny, so how do they maintain their privacy while playing Powerball? Purchasing Powerball tickets has never been easier, with online and app options available. Celebrities don’t have to sacrifice their privacy by visiting retail outlets to purchase their tickets, as they can conduct their entire transaction virtually. Websites and phone apps offer the entire process from choosing the numbers, purchasing tickets, and securely storing payment information without publicly revealing the player.
Many people have enjoyed playing Powerball and, of course, winning money prizes! Celebrities feel the same joy when they play Powerball, even if the process is slightly different for them. Fortunately, celebrities can keep a low profile when playing and reveal their identities only if they choose to go public. And even though they may already be wealthy, celebrities still feel that incredible jolt of excitement knowing they hold the ticket with the winning numbers.