Making History: Illinois’ Powerball Jackpot Reaches $950M

The Powerball is sitting at $950 million right now—the sixth-largest jackpot in history—and honestly, I’m over here manifesting my big win like my life depends on it.

I swear, every time I see the Powerball jackpot climbing, I start to think about all the things I could do with that amount of money.  Almost a billion dollars?  Honestly, that'd be scary to win.  You know how many people would come out of the woodworks just to get a taste of victory?

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I'd go into hiding, get a financial advisor, lawyer up, and not show my face if I won the jackpot.  It's literally at $950M.  That's insane!  You could definitely retire, though.  That's for sure!

Making History: Illinois' Powerball Jackpot Reaches $950M

On Wednesday, someone did win $50,000 from the Powerball drawing by matching four numbers and the Powerball, but now it's risen to $950M - that's history in the making.  This is the sixth-largest jackpot!  One ticket is only $2, too.  Are you testing your luck? You know I am.

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Let's be real: What are you REALLY buying if you won?  I already have two cats, but I can always add more to my growing furry family.  Cat towers, luxury cat condos, and the best cat litter and food they could ever want.  Then, I'd invest, set my family up for retirement early, and buy myself a beautiful (and practical) home somewhere where nobody can find me.  Yep, that's how I'd spend the money.

Play on the mobile app or get a physical ticket!  Either way, you're in it to, hopefully, win big.  Good luck, and make sure you're 18 or older when playing!