CHICAGO – With a record $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot on the line, the Illinois Lottery is bringing a free-ticket challenge to Chicago’s South Side this week.
What we know:
On Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Lottery will set up its “Ticket Grab Machine” at Hyde Park Station & Car Wash, located at 5130 S. Lake Park Ave.
The machine gives participants just a few seconds to grab as many tickets as they can, with more than 1,000 free tickets available. The giveaway will continue while supplies last.
Powerball Ticket Grab Challenge | Illinois Lottery
The Illinois Lottery says players who can’t attend the event can still buy Powerball tickets at nearly 7,000 retailers across Illinois. Tickets cost $2 each, with an optional $1 Power Play to multiply non-jackpot winnings.
What’s next:
The Powerball drawing will be held on Wednesday night.
The $1.3 billion jackpot is historic: it’s the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and the ninth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Illinois Lottery.