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.

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

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