Mobilians cross state lines for chance at $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WKRG) — Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is worth more than $1 billion, and even though the lottery is not legal in Alabama, plenty of people are crossing state lines for a chance to win.

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News 5 crews went and bought some tickets, and spoke with those who drove in from Mobile.

Cashier Elizabeth Benefield said more than 1,000 customers have bought tickets at her gas station on Monday.

“It’s been absolute insanity in here,” Benefield said. “There’s a lot of people from Alabama for sure.”…

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