After no one won the big prize on Wednesday night, the jackpot grew to $700 million (estimated cash value of $316.3 million), according to the Powerball website. Preliminary data from the Multi-State Lottery Association, which helps facilitate the Powerball lottery, shows Powerball sales are 40% higher than they were at this point last year.

A Powerball ticket purchased in Grand Blanc won $1 million in the Wednesday, Aug. 20 drawing, according to the Michigan Lottery. The ticket matched the five white balls — 31, 59, 62, 65 and 68. It was purchased at a Speedway gas station located at 5505 Perry Road.