Free lotto tix to be handed out in FW

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - An estimated $310 million is now up for grabs in Powerball after no player nationwide hit Wednesday's $250 million jackpot.

According to the Hoosier Lottery, a few lucky players in Fort Wayne can get a free shot at the $310 million jackpot Friday evening.

Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, the first 310 players at Engle Pride at 3730 Engle Road in Fort Wayne will receive one free Powerball with Power Play ticket each.

The offer is limited to one ticket per person and the promotion will last until all 310 tickets have been distributed at the retailer. Players must be at least 18 years of age.

The deadline in Indiana for purchasing a shot at the estimated $310 million jackpot is 9:58 p.m. (Eastern) Saturday night.

Powerball with Power Play was recently redesigned to include a number of enhancements, including more one-million dollar prizes. The Power Play option, which still costs just one additional dollar, was also redesigned and now offers fixed, larger prizes. A "match 5" prize in Powerball now pays $1 million instead of $200,000 as it did before while a "match 5" Powerball prize that includes the Power Play option now pays $2 million.

As with all Hoosier Lottery games, the net income generated from sales of Powerball in Indiana stays in Indiana to benefit Hoosiers.

To check winning numbers or for more information about recent Powerball changes, please visit www.hoosierlottery.com .