The Powerball jackpot has surged to $930 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night's drawing, making it the seventh-largest prize in the lottery's history.
The massive jackpot has captured the attention of hopeful players across the country, including residents in Santa Barbara who shared their excitement about the potential windfall.
"When I hear the prize pool, I get really excited about it. So when I see it cross my path, I just get triggered and I'm excited about buying a ticket or two," Santa Barbara resident Omar Aguilar said.
However, not everyone is caught up in the lottery fever. Bethany Clement, another Santa Barbara resident, takes a more cautious approach.
"My dad usually gets a ticket every single time that it gets that high, and he'll probably get another one this time. My family always seems to buy into that. I'm sort of not really into it," Clement said.
For those dreaming of what they'd do with such a fortune, Santa Barbara resident Bill Payne has already made plans.
"I would probably donate to the film festival. It's been a really bright spot for me in this community," Payne said.
The big prize has not been won since Sept. 6, when two tickets in Missouri and Texas split a $1.8 billion jackpot.
The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday.
