Pretty much everyone in the United States is eligible to win Wednesdays record $1.4 billion Powerball jackpotexcept for a not-so-fortunate group of 2.2 million people.
The list of people eligible to win the Powerball even includes Americans abroad, who can buy tickets online, and non-U.S. citizens in the states with dreams of striking it rich. Tourists visiting the U.S. can buy a Powerball ticket and claim the prize. Just about any adult who can get themselves online or to an authorized retailer is eligible.
But for one big group the estimated 2.2 million adults behind bars in the U.S. winning the Powerball isnt really an option.
Most states strictly forbid people in prison from gambling, including participating in state-appro…
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