Alabama is one of five states without a lottery but is surrounded by states with lotteries. With the Powerball jackpot up to an estimated $1.6 billion, many Alabamians are traveling across state lines to try their luck. Here's what they are saying:
He voted for an Alabama lottery in 1999 and said he hopes lawmakers there try again. A retired painter, Jones said he usually doesn’t buy a lottery ticket, but decided to take a chance.
He said many Alabamians seem to be doing the same at the Georgia store. “I even met some friends over here,” said Jones, 67. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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