Powerball Mania! $1.8 Billion Jackpot Winners Revealed!
The nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot has finally been claimed! The Multi-State Lottery Association announced that winning tickets were sold in Texas and Missouri for Saturday night's draw. This massive jackpot, totaling $1.787 billion, marks the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Where Were the Winning Tickets Sold?
The Texas Lottery confirmed that the winning ticket in Texas was purchased at Big’s 103, a convenience store in Fredericksburg, located about 70 miles northwest of San Antonio. Melanie Carter, the store's manager, expressed her excitement and hope that the winner is a local resident who truly needs the money. The store is also set to receive a $250,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The Missouri Lottery stated that the location of the winning ticket sold in Missouri will be revealed within 72 hours, following their standard procedure.
What Are the Winner's Options?
Each winning ticket holder has the choice between an annuitized prize of $893.5 million, distributed over 29 years in 30 payments, or a lump-sum payment of $410.3 million, both before taxes. It's a life-changing decision!
More Winners Across the Nation!
In addition to the jackpot winners, two lucky tickets sold in Kansas and Texas secured a $2 million prize, and 18 tickets sold across 13 states won $1 million. It was a lucky night for many!
What Were the Winning Numbers?
The winning numbers for Saturday's draw were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a red Powerball of 17 and a Power Play multiplier of 2.
The Jackpot Resets!
For those who didn't win this time, don't despair! The Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for Monday's drawing. Tickets are $2 and available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Saturday's win ends a 42-draw streak without a jackpot winner, since May. The odds of winning the Powerball are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.