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Mystery Winner Claims $1.04B Powerball Jackpot
19 Sep
Summary
- A single $2 Quick Pick ticket secured the massive $1.04 billion Powerball prize.
- The anonymous winner chose the cash option, receiving $450.5 million before taxes.
- The winning ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy, Illinois.
A mystery lottery player from Illinois has officially claimed the staggering $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, secured with a single $2 ticket purchased via Quick Pick. This significant win represents Illinois' second-largest lottery prize.
The anonymous winner submitted their claim on Tuesday, more than a month after the Aug. 12 drawing. They chose the lump-sum cash option, which will result in a payout of $450,500,000 before taxes are applied.
The winning ticket was sold at the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh store located in Quincy, Illinois, a city situated on the western edge of the state. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, and the Powerball was 9.
After federal and state taxes are accounted for, the winner's net payout is estimated to be around $283.8 million. The store that sold the ticket received a $500,000 bonus for its role in this monumental win.
