The Powerball jackpot is growing. Now at an estimated $1.7 billion, with a cash value of $770.3 million for the Saturday, Sept. 6, drawing, Nevadans may be wondering how they can get a lottery ticket when there's no statewide lotteries allowed in the state.

Nevada is one of the five states — along with Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii and Utah — that do not allow Powerball. But that doesn't mean you can't get a ticket just a short drive from Reno.

Where can I buy lottery tickets near Reno?

Nevadans looking to buy lottery tickets can go over the border to California to buy lottery tickets. The closest are Gold Ranch Casino near Verdi, which straddles the border between Nevada and California (the lottery tickets are sold on the California side) on Interstate 80 or Hallelujah Junction north of

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