America's Billion Dollar Lottery Obsession: What This Win Means for the Nation The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.
04 billion in Illinois, but beneath this record breaking win lies a complex story about America's relationship with chance, wealth, and the notion that luck can be a viable career path.
While some view this win as an inspiring tale of rags to riches success, it also highlights the country's enduring love affair with lottery games.