Politics & Government

Wednesday's Powerball a Record $500 Million (or More) Jackpot

Where to buy a Powerball ticket and the odds of winning the jackpot.

The historic Powerball jackpot rose to a record $500 million on Tuesday and many Upper St. Clair residents are expected to purchase a ticket Wednesday—if they haven't already.

According to the official Powerball website, there are a number of places to purchase a ticket in the Forest Hills-Regent Square area. To find the one nearest you, click here.

There has been no Powerball winner since Oct. 6. The chance of winning the $500 million jackpot is 1 in 175,223,510.

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Good luck (you'll need it)!

Did you buy a Powerball ticket? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments.

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