With a record-breaking Powerball Jackpot up for grabs tonight – do you have Powerball fever? Have you been waiting in long lines to purchase your ticket? If you’re still planning to go out today to buy your tickets, ABC’s Good Morning America received these suggested tips from a 7-time lottery winner:

1. Pick your own numbers – don’t let the machine pick for you.
2. Do your research – check online to see if your numbers have already won.
3. Buy! The more tickets, the better your odds!

However, critics (or realists) say that your odds of winning the Powerball Jackpot are 1 in 175,223,510 ; according to CNN. To read the full CNN article on unlikely scenarios that are more likely to happen to you, follow this link: http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/27/us/powerball-odds/

Ah, dare to dream! Good luck everyone!