Powerball jackpot reaches $500 million
Noor Ahmed said once the Powerball jackpot eclipsed $400 million, she noticed an increase in lottery ticket sales at the gas station she manages in Elburn.
As of Tuesday, the Powerball jackpot reached $500 million, resulting in steady ticket sales statewide, according to a news release from the Illinois Lottery
Within a half-hour Tuesday, more than $200,000 worth of Powerball tickets had been sold in Illinois.
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