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Powerball tickets become hot commodity
SUMMARY: The recent increase in the Powerball jackpot has led to a surge in sales at local retailers in Rankin County, Mississippi. When the jackpot reaches a high amount after going unclaimed for a few months, people start buying more tickets. The Raceway on Airport Road has seen a marked difference in business since the jackpot jumped to its sixth largest ever at $750 million. Sales and revenue are on the rise, and people are excited about the possibility of winning big. The state of Mississippi has also seen a boost in sales for other lottery games, and the large jackpots are improving the state's estimates for revenue from these games.
Powerball tickets become hot commodity
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