Someone just became a billionaire!
A ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois ended up matching all six numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The winning ticket was purchased at aHy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois, lottery officials said. The winner can choose the estimated $1.040 billion annuity or a $450.5 million lump-sum cash option before taxes.
That was the largest Powerball prize won so far this year and the eighth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
“Congratulations to our newest Powerball jackpot winner in Illinois,” said Stephen Durrell, Chair of the Powerball Product Group and Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery. “For more than three decades, Powerball has shown that a winning ticket can be sold anywhere the game
is played, giving every $2 ticket the chance to change not only a winner’s life, but generations to come. As participation continues to grow across markets, players are helping fuel larger jackpots and create even greater excitement for the game.”
Here are the winning numbers for the Aug. 12 drawing.
What are the winning numbers for the Aug. 12 Powerball?
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Aug. 12, Powerball drawing: 4-26-66-67-69 and the Powerball is 9. The "Power Play" multiplier is 2x.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
Yes, a player purchased the winning jackpot ticket in Illinois. According to the Illinois state lottery, the winning jackpot ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee gas station on 36th Street in Quincy.
Lotteries are also urging players to check their tickets carefully, as more than 3 million tickets won cash prizes in Wednesday night’s drawing by matching one or more of the winning numbers.
USA TODAY contributed to this story.
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