AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Powerball jackpot is now the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, and CSRA residents are excited about it.

Powerball officials reported on Friday that the jackpot rose to $1.8 billion. It is now the second-largest prize in the game’s history, following behind the world record of $2.04 billion that was won in November 2022.

Why a local Powerball winner wouldn’t be a big surprise

Did you know one of the biggest lottery wins ever came from a ticket sold in South Carolina? And with local residents on a roll, luck may be in the air.

The next drawing will take place on Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EST.

One man told News 12 this is his first time playing.

″If I win, I would give some to charity. I want to get a house for my family. That’s the thing I want the most,” said Mos

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