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Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- A single Powerball ticket sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois, won the $1.04 billion jackpot on August 12, with the winner able to choose between a $1.04 billion annuity or a $450.5 million lump sum before taxes.
- The winning numbers for the drawing were 4-26-66-67-69 with a Powerball of 9 and a 2x Power Play multiplier.
- Other notable winners include a $2 million prize in Massachusetts and four $1 million prizes in Arizona, California, Florida, and North Carolina.
- The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for August 15, with a starting jackpot of approximately $20 million following this recent win.
- The $1.04 billion prize ranks among the largest Powerball jackpots ever, following record jackpots such as the $2.04 billion won in California in 2022.
