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Powerball jackpot worth over half a billion

By CHARITY SMITH

csmith@yourdailyglobe.com

IRONWOOD - With tonight's Powerball jackpot at an estimated $575 million, many are eager to try their hand in an effort to start the new year richer than ever before.

"Powerball tickets are a really hot commodity right now,"said Marnee Bates, general manager of the Holiday Station Store in Wakefield. "It seems like every other customer is buying anywhere from $5, $10 to $20 worth of tickets."

Bates said that although she doesn't usually play herself, she has had to learn how the game works to help customers who strive for the jackpot. She said the bes...