El Paso’s Best Places To Buy Texas Lottery Tickets

Jackpot fever has officially hit the Borderland! While I'm not really big on playing the lottery, I have to admit that now that it's hit the billions, my interest has definitely been piqued. While the odds are slim to none, I know that I'm not the only one who is already imagining what to do with all that money.

The Biggest Powerball

This weekend’s Powerball prize is one for the record books. After no winner in Wednesday night’s drawing, the jackpot has rocketed to a mind-blowing $1.7 billion. That makes it one of the biggest prizes in game history.

Winners can choose annuity payments of over $5 million a year for 30 years, or grab the one-time lump sum of about $770 million before taxes. The next drawing is set for Saturday night (9/6), and while the odds of hitting the top prize are a slim 1 in 292.2 million, that hasn’t stopped hopeful players from lining up across the Borderland.

El Paso's Luck with Lottery Winnings

Now, for a lot of people, buying a lottery ticket isn’t just a quick stop at the register- it’s a whole ritual. Some stick with the same lucky numbers every time, others swear by birthdays or anniversaries, and plenty of folks trust the Quick Pick machine to work its magic. There are even players who choose their ticket based on the exact store they buy it from, because in El Paso, a few gas stations have a reputation for being extra lucky.

So where exactly has luck struck in El Paso? We’ve rounded up six local gas stations that have earned their bragging rights by selling winning tickets. From Mega Millions to Texas Lotto to scratch-offs that pay out for decades, these spots have seen jackpots turn everyday pit stops into unforgettable paydays.

Now, while the odds may be sky-high, El Pasoans know that somebody has to win- and history shows it can definitely happen right here in the Sun City!

With the Powerball jackpot soaring to $1.7 billion, now might be the perfect time to try your luck at one of these Sun City hotspots. Who knows? The next life-changing ticket could be waiting at the counter right down the street. Good luck, El Paso, may the odds (all 1 in 292.2 million of them) be ever in your favor.