Michigan lottery retailers opened for business Sunday with an innovative way for customers to win big: Powerball.

The step is hoped to boost jackpots and promises greater revenue for cash-strapped state and local governments. However, lottery critics discern it as the latest affront to problem gamblers, pushing an addictive product to those who can least afford it.

The move has made Michigan is power with 41 states, along with Washington, D. C., and the U. S. Virgin Islands -- that offer the game, which has a guaranteed jackpot of $20 million, costs $1 per play and has nine ways to win.

Powerball has entered to Michigan as part of a deal between Mega Millions states and Powerball states to offer both games. "It's going to be great for players who are looking for a dollar and a dream," says Jodie Winnett, director of the Illinois Lottery.

Some retailers reveal they speculate the addition of Powerball to be bliss for sales. Ticket sales started Sunday at 11,000 businesses across the state.

Illinois, one of the 12 states in the consortium that operates Mega Millions, earlier offered only one game and other home-grown lottery products. The state augurs more players, rising jackpots and a $54 million boost in lottery revenue, a 9% increase, Winnett says.