(WPMI) Wednesday night someone could be $485 billion richer after a Powerball drawing. But if you want a chance to win, you'll have to leave the state.
Alabama is one of six states that does not participate in Powerball. Local 15 spoke with some residents who said they were crossing state lines to participate in Powerball but they wished the lottery would be legalized in their home state.
Alabama House Minority Leader Craig ford has talked about potentially bringing up the lottery issue once again in March after which it could become up to Alabama voters to decide if it will be legalized again.
