Wacousta store hopes lightning strikes twice with $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot

GRAND LEDGE, Mich. — The Wacousta General Store, which sold a $2 million winning scratch-off ticket in 2014, is seeing customers return as the Powerball jackpot reaches $1.4 billion.

  • The Wacousta General Store sold a $2 million winning scratch-off ticket in 2014.
  • The current Powerball jackpot has reached $1.4 billion, drawing hopeful players.
  • Local players believe small-town stores have better luck producing winners.

With Powerball fever spreading across Michigan, I visited the Wacousta General Store, where lightning struck once before in the form of a $2 million winning scratch-off ticket just over 10 years ago.

WATCH: Small-town Michigan store hopes lightning strikes twice with massive Powerball jackpot

Inside the Wacousta General Store, store manager Stephanie Havens has been selling lottery tickets for more than 20 years, and the location has developed quite a reputation…

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