Many Texas residents are hoping Wednesday is their lucky day because Powerball's estimated payout for the night's drawing is just about $1.4 billion.

"Right now, it's $0, but I'm hoping by midnight tonight it'll be worth a couple of million. Billion?" said Joseph Brown, who was buying tickets for himself and his wife. "If I had back all the money I spent, I could probably buy a new car. But hope springs eternal."

For Jeff Johnston, buying lottery tickets is something he does with his 91-year-old dad.

"He's just always been a numbers guy. I remember as a kid he gambled, poker player. This is his gamble," said Johnston.

If they win, Johnston's taking him on a boys' trip.

"I would love to take him to Alaska and fish. I've been there a few times and he's never been," he said.

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