Powerball Jackpot Hits $900M: Where to Buy Tickets in Chelmsford

CHELMSFORD, MA - The jackpot for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing has increased for a third time in as many days.

The $900 million jackpot is the largest in U.S. lottery history, and the cash payout option is estimated at $558 million.

The next Powerball drawing is Saturday at 10:59 p.m. You have until 9:45 p.m. Saturday to purchase your tickets, which are $2 each and sold at dozens of retail outlets in Chelmsford, including:

• • Chelmsford Gas & Market (81 Tyngsborough Road)
  • Glenview Pub and Grill (248 Princeton St.)
  • Hannaford (Drum Hill Road)
  • Drum Hill Liquor Market (Drum Hill Road)
  • Rosie’s Town Store (272 Old Westford Road)
  • Cask and Bottle (313 Littleton Road)
  • New World Gas (269-273 Littleton Road)
  • Kate’s Corner (321 Acton Road)
  • Wine Rack (210 Boston Road)
  • Tedeschi (210 (Boston Road)
  • Corner Cupboard (149 Gorham St.)
  • Stop & Shop (299 Chelmsford St.)
  • Market Basket (288 Chelmsford St.)
  • Westland Wine (229 Chelmsford St.)
  • Chelmsford Shell (189 Chelmsford St.)
  • Chelmsford Mobile Mart (95 Chelmsford St.)
  • Sunoco Food Mart (80 Chelmsford St.)
  • Brickhouse Center Sports (1 Central Square)
  • R and H Gas & Convenience (7 Acton Road)
  • Harrington Wine (10 Summer St.)

The odds winning the grand prize are about 1 in 292 million. Powerball is offered in 44 states, Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Looking for tips to increase your odds of winning Powerball? Ditch birth dates or other milestones—balls are numbered up to 69 and calendar dates are at the extreme low end of the spectrum. Also, play with friends or co-workers.

And remember to sign the back of your ticket! You wouldn’t want someone else walking away with your jackpot if you lose your ticket.