The Powerball jackpot stands at $1.1 billion for Monday night's drawing, marking the sixth time the prize reached the billion-dollar level. The jackpot is the fifth largest in the game's history with an estimated cash value of $498.4 million. Odds of matching all six numbers are 1 in 292.2 million. Bay Area ticket sales spiked as local players bought tickets, named numbers, and used quick picks. Some players described plans to pay off mortgages, retire, or share winnings. Two Bay Area tickets missed the billion-dollar jackpot by one number but each won $1.16 million.
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- You could be $1.1 billion richer if you hit it big. Monday night's Powerball drawing starts at 8 p.m. This is the sixth time in Powerball history the jackpot has gotten to the billion-dollar mark. MORE: Powerball jackpot rolls to $1.1 billion for Labor Day drawing Powerball jackpot fever is hitting the Bay Area. "You got to get in it to win it. Yeah!" said Glo from San Leandro. "If I hit, it's 10% for everyone in here, okay?" said William Himes.
The billion-dollar jackpot is the fifth largest ever in the game's history. It has an estimated cash value of $498.4 million. The odds of matching all six numbers are 1 in 292.2 million This game of chance is worth it, says George Fusco. "It's basically just luck. So, you could lose with 10 and win with one. so, I just buy one," said Fusco. "I start thinking about - okay, now I need to change my address, my phone number, make sure I change my email address because a lot of people are going to come after me, asking me for money," said Fusco.
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