The jackpot drought is by style, as the game's lengthy odds of 292.2 million to a single are intended to create huge prizes that draw extra players.
The subsequent Powerball drawing is Saturday evening with an estimated $79 million jackpot.
There also would be state taxes, unless the game is won in a state that either has no revenue tax or does not tax lottery wins.
The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from any delay, denial, or error in processing a deposit.