The Powerball drawing that will start on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10:59 p.m. ET will be for a massive $1.8 billion jackpot , making it the second-largest lottery jackpot in the history of the United States .

People across the country will be flocking to buy Powerball tickets at gas stations and convenience stores on Saturday, but the chances of winning are astonishingly low − about 1 in 292 million, the lottery association said. By comparison, about 342 million live in the United States, according to the Census Bureau .

Here's what to know ahead of Saturday's drawing and who could win − or not.

How can I play Powerball?

Tickets are sold for at least $2 at convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores, among other locations, in 45 states, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and the

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