MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - The Powerball jackpot has reached $850 million, making it one of the largest in history, and players across the St. Louis area are eager to try their luck.

As excitement builds, people are lining up at local stores like 7-Eleven, hoping to win the massive prize. Despite the odds being just 1 in 292 million, the dream of turning a small investment into a life-changing fortune is drawing many to buy tickets.

"I would definitely buy 6,000 acres in Iowa to hunt on, and then I would live my life stress-free by not having to sell my junk on Facebook Marketplace," said Kyle Orf.

The current jackpot is the seventh largest in Powerball history, having rolled over since May 31 without a winner. The potential lump sum payout stands at $368 million, a staggering amount that

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