A Powerball lottery ticket sold at a convenience store in Spring turned out to be a big winner, matching all five white-ball numbers from Monday night’s drawing, as reported by the Texas Lottery Commission. The fortunate buyer had opted for the “power play” option by paying an additional $1, making their prize worth $2 million instead of the usual $1 million for matching all five white-ball numbers.
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The Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1 Billion
To win the massive jackpot, players must match all five white-ball numbers and the red Powerball number. Since no one managed to achieve this feat in Monday’s drawing, the jackpot has now soared to a mind-boggling estimated $1 billion. The next drawing for this multi-state lottery game is scheduled for 10:12 p.m. on Wednesday, and the deadline to purchase tickets is 9 p.m. on the same day.
This $1 billion jackpot will be about to mark the third-largest in Powerball history and the seventh-largest for any lottery game in the United States.
For those interested in trying their luck, Powerball tickets can be bought for $2 each from authorized lottery retailers or through the Texas Lottery app. At the time of purchase, players can choose between a cash value option for the grand prize or receive 30 annual payments that increase gradually over time. While the estimated annuitized jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing stands at a staggering $1 billion, the cash value is estimated to be $516.8 million.
Interestingly, retailers who sell jackpot-winning Powerball tickets can receive bonuses of up to $1 million as well. Since joining the game in 2010, the state has only seen two grand-prize winners.
Monday’s winning white-ball numbers were 5, 8, 9, 17, and 41, with the red Powerball number being 21. The lucky ticket worth $2 million was sold at the Breaktime store located at 23307 Aldine Westfield Rd., and the purchaser had opted for the “quick pick” option.
Texas statewide Powerball ticket sales for Monday’s drawing exceeded an impressive $13.6 million, including more than $2.1 million in power play sales, as reported by the Texas Lottery Commission.
Additionally, in the previous Saturday drawing, Texas produced two more winning tickets, each worth $1 million, one of which was purchased at a convenience store in Katy
Deadline for Ticket Purchase: 9 p.m. Wednesday Powerball jackpot
The Powerball lottery is causing a major buzz as the jackpot reaches an incredible $1 billion! People all over the country, including Texas, are super excited and rushing to buy their tickets from local lottery retailers or through the Texas Lottery app, hoping to hit the jackpot and become instant millionaires.
For just $2, anyone can participate in the Powerball drawing and pick their lucky numbers. The goal is to match all five white-ball numbers and the special red Powerball number to win the massive prize. The drawing is scheduled for 10:12 p.m. on Wednesday, and you have until 9 p.m. on the same day to get your ticket.
If lucky Texans do happen to win the jaw-dropping $1 billion jackpot, you have a choice in how you want to receive your prize. You can either take the full amount, paid out in 30 yearly installments that gradually increase over time or go for the cash value option. The cash value is currently estimated at an impressive $516.8 million.
If the lucky winner, you must claim your prize within 180 days from the drawing date. So, keep that ticket safe and don’t lose it!
Texas folks are really showing their love for Powerball, with ticket sales reaching an astonishing $13.6 million for Monday’s drawing. People are especially keen on the “power play” feature, which lets you increase your winnings, just like the lucky person who turned their $1 million prize into $2 million by opting for this option.
Texas has had some big Powerball winners before, with two grand-prize winners since joining the game in 2010. But the last Texan to scoop the jackpot was back in 2015, making this current $1 billion prize even more enticing for players in the state.
Texans Flock to Participate in Powerball
The winning numbers from Monday’s drawing were 5, 8, 9, 17, and 41, with the red Powerball number being 21. And guess what? The $2 million winning ticket was sold at the Breaktime store on Aldine Westfield Rd. The lucky person who bought it used the “quick pick” option, and now they’re celebrating their incredible fortune.
As Wednesday’s drawing draws near, the excitement is palpable, and the whole country is holding its breath to see who will be the potential jackpot winner. The Powerball fever is real, and everyone is dreaming about how they could change their lives with such an enormous amount of money. And let’s not forget the retailers; the one who sells the winning ticket will receive a bonus of up to $1 million – talk about a real win-win situation
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