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Powerball Soars to More Than $230 Million
The next Powerball drawing is Wednesday, July 31.

July could go out with a bang on Wednesday for a lucky winner of the latest Powerball jackpot, which has soared to more than $200 million.
The $235 million Powerball prize is up Wednesday, when the next drawing will be held.
Tickets are available at any local 7-Eleven, most gas stations and many grocery stores.
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In the Old Town Alexandria area, a few local retailers include:
- Giant Food, 530 1st St.
- Royal Market, 333 N. Royal St.
- 7-Eleven, 800 Franklin St.
- Safeway, 500 S. Royal St.
The nearest Virginia lottery customer service center is located in Woodbridge at 14550 Potomac Mills Rd. and can be reached at 703-494-1501.
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The last person to win big in the Powerball was Gloria MacKenzie, who collected the biggest-ever single jackpot at $590.5 million in May.
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