Powerball jackpot up to $750 million, locals buying tickets

By: Andy Devine

Posted: Mar 27, 2019 6:14 AM CDT

NOW: Powerball jackpot up to $750 million, locals buying tickets

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – The Powerball jackpot is up to $750 million ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing.

The odds of winning are 1 in 292 million, but that’s not stopping Wisconsinites from testing their luck.

On Wednesday morning, several people stopped in Maas Petro Mart to buy tickets.

Each ticket costs $2. You have until 9 p.m. on Wednesday to buy.