By now, you’ve probably heard all the stories about Powerball and other massive lottery jackpots. The odds? Not exactly in your favor—Powerball sits at 1 in 292 million. But that doesn’t mean a little extra luck can’t help.
The California Lottery now publishes an annual list of Lucky Lottery Retailers—stores that have proven to be hot spots for winning tickets. To earn the “Lucky” designation, a retailer must meet at least one of the following criteria in the previous year: • Sold at least one winning ticket worth $100,000 or more • Paid out an average of 400 winning tickets per week • Paid out an average of $4,000 in winnings per week
How to Find Lucky Retailers Near You • Visit calottery.com • Click “Where to Play” in the top-right menu • Enter your ZIP code • Check the b