While historically, Americans were required to purchase lottery tickets from gas stations or grocery stores, many states now allow players to purchase their tickets online.
Amid a historic run, the Powerball jackpot continues to rise as the Saturday, Sept. 6, pot now stands at a staggering $1.80 billion.
A billion-dollar jackpot is up for grabs in this weekend's Powerball drawing. See the 18 states where a winner could remain anonymous.