Many states now allow players to purchase their tickets online.
The prize for the Powerball drawing has skyrocketed to $1.7 billion after there was once again no jackpot winner for the winning numbers on Wednesday night.
While historically, Americans were required to purchase lottery tickets from gas stations or grocery stores, many states now allow players to purchase their tickets online.Why It Matters
Allowing lottery players to purchase their tickets online makes the game accessible to more Americans, especially those may not have reliable transportation or live in more rural areas.
However, it also opens up the risk of online scams, experts warn.What To Know
The numbers drawn for the Powerball 22 drawing on September 3 were 3-16-29-61-69.
As nobody won the jackpot on Wednesday, the prize for September 6 will rise to an estimated $1.7 billion.
Those looking to gain a chance of winning the prize can purchase a ticket for $2 at grocery stores, convenience stores or gas stations.
However, some states have opened up the lottery sale process online.
This includes:
North Dakota
Illinois
Kentucky
Michigan
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Georgia
New Hampshire
Washington D.C.
« The ability to buy Powerball tickets online is one that has been slowly expanding in recent years, thanks in large part to the incredible rise in online sales and, undoubtedly, the fear that by not moving operations online, states could miss out on significant revenue », Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek.
