Powerball jackpot surpasses $1 billion

Tonight’s jackpot could be life-changing for one lucky player. As the next Powerball drawing approaches, that means, like usual, convenience stores across the Coast are seeing a spike in lottery sales.

After another round without a grand prize winner, the jackpot has climbed to $1.25 billion. Gas station workers we talked to say at a jackpot this big typically leads to a surge in last-minute ticket sales.

Plus, more and more customers are taking a shot at turning a small bet into a life-changing payday, including people coming across the state line from Alabama to Moss Point for a chance to win.

All eyes are on the numbers as players hope tonight’s drawing could change their lives forever.

You can catch the drawing at 10 p.m. on WXXV NBC.