Powerball on the rise ahead of Saturday’s drawing

Business owners tell News 12 that since a second-place prize ticket was won, more people have been stopping in to get their tickets.

Kristie Reeter and News 12 Staff

Feb 9, 2024, 1:41 AM

Updated 301 days ago

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The Powerball and the Mega Millions jackpots continue to grow and New Yorkers are hoping to win big.
The Powerball now sits at around $248 million after no winning ticket was drawn on Wednesday.
The next Powerball drawing is set for Saturday.
A lucky player got a Mega Millions second-prize ticket for $1 million back on Jan. 26.
Business owners tell News 12 that since that second-place prize ticket was won, more people have been stopping in to get their tickets.