Follow life in the United States and U.S. investment immigration: According to the World Journal, following last year's "crazy" Mega Millions jackpot exceeding $600 million, the Powerball on the 15th had no winners, and by the 16th, the accumulated jackpot reached $400 million, marking the fourth highest jackpot in Powerball history and the sixth highest in lottery history, attracting many Chinese in New York to purchase tickets. Many "dreamers" flocked to lottery retailers in Manhattan as soon as they opened, with enthusiasm expected to peak on the evening of the 19th.
Ms. Dai, who has operated a lottery retail outlet at the intersection of Hester St. and Allen St. for many years, stated that whether it is Powerball or Mega Millions, as long as the jackpot exceeds $100 million, it will attract business. Many people buy tickets worth dozens of dollars at a time. Her store displays many winning records, attracting not only loyal old customers but also many new customers who come to buy tickets. "Usually, the peak business times are the morning after the draw when no one wins and just before the next draw," she said.
Ms. Gao, the manager of a lottery retail store on Eldridge St., also mentioned that as soon as she opened her store, several customers came in knowing that no one won the Powerball the previous night, primarily Chinese customers. "Even though the weather has been bad these past few days, the $400 million jackpot still attracts everyone to come out and buy dreams." One of Ms. Dai's regular customers, Ms. Zhou, buys a few dollars' worth of tickets whenever the jackpot exceeds $100 million. She laughed and said her biggest dream is to "sleep on a pile of cash, taking out $100 every day to go shopping." This time, she also pooled money with friends to buy tickets, saying, "If we win, we will all go abroad to travel together."
Last December, the Mega Millions jackpot exceeded $636 million, the second highest in lottery history, driving the public crazy for Mega Millions. This spring, the Powerball ignites new dreams for the public. The Powerball jackpot on the 15th reached $330.8 million, and it was officially confirmed that no one won. The next draw will be this Wednesday. Mr. Chen, who bought a Powerball ticket, said, "Having a dream is beautiful; buying a ticket gives hope." In his middle age, he said if he wins, he will retire, travel around the world with his wife, and buy a house in the Midwest to enjoy retirement life early.
