LAFAYETTE PARISH — Labor Day could be life-changing for some hopefuls as the Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.1 billion, the game’s fifth-largest prize ever.

“I’m probably going to buy 10 tickets today!” one player said, capturing the excitement that has swept across Acadiana as the prize reaches historic levels ahead of Monday night’s drawing.

“Honestly, I didn’t even know that it had gotten that high,” another local said. “And that’s life-changing money right there.”

With dreams as big as the jackpot, Acadiana residents already have ideas for spending their potential windfall.

“Open up a gym, open up a daycare, open up a Boys & Girls Club – the whole nine, create my own little city!” one hopeful winner said.

“For me, it would probably be a nice house, and probably, I’ve a

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