QUINCY (WGEM) -Citizens all over the Tri-State area will be tuned into the Aug. 30 Powerball drawing.

This milestone drawing marks only the sixth time that the winnings for the jackpot prize has reached the $1 billion mark.

Powerball Officials said the earnings rose Friday morning after from $940 million to $1 billion.

After speaking with several clerks at participating location, they said there has been a noticeable surge in the amount of tickets being purchased ahead of the next drawing.

With an increase in tickets purchased locally, this can show positive benefits, as roughly 22% of the funds spent on lottery tickets go into the common school funds and specialty causes.

If a winner is chosen during the next drawing, they will have the option to receive annual payments culminating

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