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Since tickets cost $2, the prize pool has to be at least ($2 x 175 million = ) $350 million before buying a Powerball ticket is what gamblers call a positive-expectation play â a bet that, statistically, will pay more than $1 for each $1 played.
Thinking of buying tickets for Wednesdayâs record-breaking, $1.5 billion (and possibly growing) Powerball jackpot? Donât worry, you still have time. In the Carolinas, ticket sales continue until 9:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday nights. But the cut-off might be earlier in other areas, according to the national Powerball website so youâd want to check with your state lottery office or retailer. And youâll have plenty of company.