How Would Waterford Spend The $1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot?

While the odds of winning the largest Powerball jackpot ever are beyond slim to none, Patch still encourages our readers to dream.

Several $1 million prizes have been claimed so far, but the $1.5 billion grand prize continues to grow accruing $2 million more since Monday.

According to the official Powerball website, players must match all five white balls (in no order) and the red Powerball in order to claim it all. The winning numbers will be pulled Wednesday, January 13 at 10:59 p.m. If you’re thinking of playing, tickets sales cut off 59 minutes before the drawing.

We asked our readers on Facebook how they would give back to Waterford if they struck gold. Here’s what your neighbors said:

• “After taking care of friends and family I would put Waterford on the map by building a cancer research center with my name on it!”
• “Open an art gallery and no kill shelter for cats and dogs.”
• “I would give to my family, friends,needy veterans and if [there] any left to myself.”

How would you spend the largest grand prize ever? Would you give back to your town? Tell us in the comments below or on our Facebook page.