Wednesday's Powerball a Record $500 Million (or More) Jackpot

The historic Powerball jackpot rose to a record $500 million on Tuesday, and many Baldwin-Whitehall residents are expected to purchase a ticket on Wednesday—if they haven't already.

According to this Pennsylvania Lottery Web page, there are quite a few places to purchase a Powerball ticket in Baldwin-Whitehall.

• Bottom Dollar Food (Brownsville Plaza), Brownsville Road, Baldwin Borough
• Sunoco, Curry Hollow Road & Keeport Drive, Baldwin Borough
• Frisch's Restaurant (Caste Village), Grove Road, Whitehall Borough
• Giant Eagle (Caste Village)
• Julie's Treats (Caste Village)
• Legacy Lanes, Curry Road, Baldwin Borough
• Old Allegheny Shoppe, Route 51, Whitehall
• Rite Aid (Caste Village)
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• Uni-Mart, Knoedler Road, Baldwin Borough
• 7-Eleven, Radford Road, Whitehall
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• Partyline Catering Deli & Bakery, Custer Avenue, Baldwin Borough
• Shop 'n Save, Joseph Street, Baldwin Borough
• Valero Gas Station, Provost Road, Whitehall
• Citgo Fueland, McNeilly Road, Baldwin Township
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There has been no Powerball winner since Oct. 6. The chance of winning the $500 million jackpot is 1 in 175,223,510.

The Powerball is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday night at 10:59 p.m. Ticket sales are cut off at least 59 minutes before the draw. Each ticket costs $2.

Good luck. You'll need it!

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