\u00a0Discover more local reporting on our homepage\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nQuintun McMillan already has big plans for the money if he hits the jackpot.<\/p>\n
“I’m going to buy my family a house man,” he said. “Buy my mom something. Get her a little something, something. I might donate a good amount of it too honestly. That’s one of the things too. I feel like if you are lucky enough to get the opportunity to get that much, you might as well give something back.”<\/p>\n
Edgar Gomzmard is feeling good about his chances of winning \u2014 hopeful that a massive payday is coming his way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“I want to win. I need the money,” Gomzmard said. “That’s the reason I come to pick up the ticket.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The estimated jackpot for\u00a0Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing has reached $1 billion. The cash option is an estimated $433.1 million. The last time the jackpot topped $1 billion was back in December. Jeff is hoping his purchase is enough to change his life.<\/p>\n
“I only spent $10,” said Jeff. “I think that’s all I need.”<\/p>\n
The odds of hitting that billion-dollar jackpot is just 1 in 292.2 million. To put that in perspective, you’re more likely to be struck by lightning in a given year. Gregg Palma, however, is not letting those odds stop him from dreaming big.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“It’s at a billion, as if anything less was not more intent to play, but I’m excited,” Palma said. “It’s big numbers.”<\/p>\n
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and\u00a0Saturday at 10:59\u00a0pm.<\/p>\n
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