With the estimated Powerball jackpot well over $700 million for the Aug. 3 drawing, casual lottery players may be looking to get in on the action. But knowing where to start can be tricky, especially if you only play when the jackpot gets large.

Since its launch in 1992, the Powerball has offered an opportunity for many people to chase a dream: to win the lottery. Whether you win a couple bucks or take home the top prize, the lottery can be an enticing game. And with a recent winning ticket being ...

Tonight's Powerball jackpot is the eighth-largest in history so if you're looking to play, you have one more chance to buy your lottery tickets before the drawing worth an estimated $856 million. Draw entry closes at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, for the ...