$1.7B Christmas miracle: 4th largest Powerball jackpot up for grabs

4th largest Powerball jackpot up for grabs for holidays

One of the largest Powerball jackpots in history is up for grabs this Christmas Eve. A lot of people are hoping for a nice big paycheck for Christmas.

DALLAS - In a little less than an hour, someone may become a billionaire.

One of the largest Powerball jackpots in history is up for grabs this Christmas Eve. A lot of people are hoping for a nice big paycheck for Christmas.

High stakes and Holiday hopes

What we know:

While kids may be dreaming of toys, adults are dreaming in numbers, hoping Santa brings a Powerball payday.

Outside of Fuel City in Dallas, under a sign that reads ‘Where dreams come true’, some folks are hoping luck is on their side. And inside, the Powerball jackpot climbed to $1.7 billion, the fourth largest in history. Some folks are going all in.

With a cash option of $781,000,000. Imaginations are running wild.

Dreaming big in North Texas

What they're saying:

"People are asking for $100 worth, $200 worth. Just the high numbers, you know?" said resident Jason Flores.

"You know, I’m going to do a little bit of traveling, investing. You know, take care of some family members," said local resident and hopeful lotto winner Derrick Brown.

For some, it would mean a fresh start. For others, it means giving back.

"Oh, gosh, I don’t even know. New house probably," said resident Amanda Chestnut.

"I’d go to each of those homeless people that, unfortunately, I’m unable to bless, because I feel like it, but I can’t. I don’t have it," said Gina Riley.