The rich and the poor participate in the lottery, but lower-income groups play at higher rates. Here's why that matter as the Powerball jackpot soars.

Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, is the sole winner of $2.04 billion Powerball drawing in November 2022. He opted for lump sum of $997.6 million.

Saturday's Powerball jackpot would be the second-biggest in U.S. lottery history, only trailing the world-record $2.04 billion grand prize won in 2022.

As the Powerball jackpot soars, many dream of incredible riches. Some lottery winners prove that money doesn't always buy happiness.

The odds of your ticket matching only the red Powerball are 38.32 to 1. If you succeed, you win $4. Matching one number and the Powerball is more difficult than just having the Powerball (1 in 91.98) but the prize is still a meager $4.

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While historically, Americans were required to purchase lottery tickets from gas stations or grocery stores, many states now allow players to purchase their tickets online.

Everyone wants a chance to become the world's next jackpot winner. Here's how you can purchase a Powerball ticket.