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How Would Easton Spend The $1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot?

The drawing for the largest Powerball ever happens tomorrow, January 13. Find out how our readers said they would spend their winnings.

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.

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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 Easton if they struck gold. Here’s what your neighbors said:

  • “If I had that much money I would delight in literally walking up to strangers and giving them some!”
  • “scholarships, food bank donation, my brothers keeper donation, homes for wounded warrior and habitat for humanity home”
  • “ I would donate street lights.. It gets too dark around here.”

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.

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