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PHILADELPHIA<\/strong> – The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $786 million, and people across Philadelphia are lining up to buy tickets, including many who do not usually play, according to FOX 29.<\/p>\n

Powerball fever draws new and returning players <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

The APlus Sunoco store in Port Richmond has encouraged customers to try their luck after selling a $1 million winning Powerball ticket two years ago.<\/p>\n

With the jackpot now at $786 million, the ninth largest Powerball prize ever, more people are considering playing, FOX 29 reports.<\/p>\n

Some customers are optimistic about their chances.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I see you and I say maybe my lucky day,” said Ricardo.<\/p>\n

“Not really a gambler, but when I hear something like this, especially the lottery, I buy. I try,” said Tracey Downing, who was at a Rittenhouse Square convenience store.<\/p>\n

A group of friends decided to buy tickets together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“It was the jackpot and I was like we might as well try and it our and see if we win we can go on a big vacation together,” said Emily Brand of Center City.<\/p>\n

Some people are playing for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“No stradegy here. Just trying to play,” one young man said. “Hopefully, I go one for one,” said Tyler Southworth of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Many players are excited by the possibility of winning a life-changing amount of money.<\/p>\n

What people would do with the winnings <\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

The cash value of the jackpot is $341.6 million, and players have shared their dreams for what they would do if they won.<\/p>\n

“Immediately quite my job,” said Alexis Demelfy of Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

“Endless possibilities. Maybe buy a nice beach house \u2014 give some to family and friends,” said Southworth.<\/p>\n

Downing has thought about how he would use the money to help others. “If I won, the first thing I would do, I always tell everybody, I’d buy a big building or two in Philly, turn it into something for the homeless. I wouldn’t go on trips or buy clothes. That is the first thing,” said Downing.<\/p>\n

The Powerball drawing has generated excitement among both regular and first-time players in Philadelphia, with many people sharing their hopes for what a win could mean for them and their communities.<\/p>\n

What we don’t know:<\/p>\n

It is not yet known who will win the jackpot or if a winning ticket will be sold in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

The Source:<\/b> Information from FOX 29 reporting and interviews.<\/p>\n

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