Powerball Jackpot Hits $900M: Where to Buy Tickets in Swampscott

SWAMPSCOTT, MA - The jackpot for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing has increased for a third time in as many days.

The $900 million jackpot is the largest in U.S. lottery history, and the cash payout option is estimated at $558 million.

The next Powerball drawing is Saturday at 10:59 p.m. You have until 9:45 p.m. Saturday to purchase your tickets, which are $2 each and sold at several retail outlets in Swampscott, including:

• Alltown (525 Paradise Road)
• Essex Shell (357 Essex St.)
• Stop & Shop (450 Paradise Road)
• Swampscott Gulf (197 Essex St.)
• VFW Post 1240 (8 Pine St.)
• C & L Package (26-28 New Ocean St.)
• Richdale (444 Humphrey St.)

The odds winning the grand prize are about 1 in 292 million. Powerball is offered in 44 states, Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Looking for tips to increase your odds of winning Powerball? Ditch birth dates or other milestones—balls are numbered up to 69 and calendar dates are at the extreme low end of the spectrum. Also, play with friends or co-workers.

And remember to sign the back of your ticket! You wouldn’t want someone else walking away with your jackpot if you lose your ticket.