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Excitement Growing For Next Powerball Drawing

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- This Saturday's Powerball drawing is attracting a lot of attention.

The jackpot rolls to $310 million, which is the third largest in the game's history, thanks in part to the new $2 ticket price.

If someone in Pennsylvania wins it, it'll be the biggest jackpot win for any game in state history.

Tickets will be sold until 9:59 p.m. Saturday.

Lottery officials are advising people to get their tickets early in order to avoid any last-minute rushes.

The current jackpot has been growing since Dec. 28, 2011.

Stay with KDKA for a full report from Brenda Waters on this story!

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