Scrambling to secure their chance at a $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot, that’s how some spent time this Christmas Eve morning.
With the drawing just hours away on this Wednesday, Dec. 24, the prize has transformed casual dreamers into dedicated “jackpot hopefuls.” While the mathematical odds of winning remain a daunting one in 292.2 million, the price of admission to that dream starts at two dollars.
“I’m canceling Christmas dinner and heading straight to the lottery office if they are open,” joked Ryan Quarles, who was among those purchasing tickets this morning…