. >> reporter: the primm valley lotto store is in nipton, california, just a few yards from nevada, whichs not a powerball state. >> we've been in line for two hours. >> reporter: margaret lucero was one of thousands in line. >> we want to be the next big winners, so you can't be a winner if you don't stand in line. >> reporter: the odds of winning are 1 in 175 million. but california may have already hit the jackpot. >> you're welcome, sir. good luck. >> reporter: last month, the state became the largest state to participate in powerball. so far the state has sold $83 million worth of tickets. jeff bermont is with the california lottery. how much of a factor is california in the huge jackpots? >> gigantic. we expect to do at least 5% of the overall market share out of the 44 jurisdictions that are involved with powerball. >> reporter: this year, it's estimated at least $50 million from powerball ticket sales will go to california schools. the rush of players here and in other states is swelling the pot, which has grown by more than $230 million since the last drawing on wednesday. virgin

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