Powerball Now up to $900 Million. Have You Bought Your Tickets Yet?

WILMINGTON, MA - Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot continues to break records. As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning the jackpot topped $900 million. That beats the U.S. record-setting $656 million Mega Millions prize in 2012.

The Powerball drawing is Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Tickets are $2 and sold at dozens of retail outlets right here in Wilmington.

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.

Here’s where you can buy your lottery tickets in Wilmington >>>

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.