> the almost certain chance you'll have to share the prize
What are you basing that on? I don't know what you mean by "almost certain", but to me that phrase means at least 90%, and the chance of two people hitting the powerball jackpot are substantially less.
During the last drawing they estimate that 75% of all possible numbers were chosen. This time there will be even more tickets sold and the possibility of doubling up is probably going to be higher than ever.
