Powerball Player Wins Big in Florida: Where the Lucky Ticket Was Sold

A Powerball player in Florida has won a massive $100,000 prize in the latest drawing, coming close to the $244 million jackpot, lottery officials confirmed. The winning ticket was sold for the Saturday, October 11 draw and matched four white balls plus the red Powerball.

The Florida Lottery announced that the winning ticket was sold at Big Bend Fuel in Gibsonton, a community located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Tampa. Three other players in the state each took home $50,000 prizes, while tickets sold in Illinois and Georgia matched five numbers to win $1 million each.

Winning Numbers and Prize Breakdown

The winning numbers for the October 11 Powerball draw were 13, 16, 18, 20, and 27, with the red Powerball 10. The Power Play multiplier was 2x, doubling secondary prizes like the $100,000 win in Florida.

While no ticket matched all six numbers to claim the $244 million jackpot, the prize has now grown even larger. According to the official Powerball site, the jackpot is expected to rise to an estimated $258 million for the next drawing on Monday, October 13, with a cash value of approximately $120.8 million.

Nearly 625,000 other Powerball tickets sold across the United States also won prizes in the October 11 draw, ranging from $4 to $100,000. The most recent jackpot win was on September 6, when players in Missouri and Texas shared a record-breaking $1.787 billion grand prize.

What to Know About Powerball

Powerball remains one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings take place three times a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays — at 10:59 p.m. ET.

To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338. Even so, smaller prizes — like the recent $100,000 win in Florida — are more common and can still be life-changing.

Tickets can usually be purchased on the day of the drawing, though sales cut-off times vary by state. Prices and prize tiers also differ, with the Power Play multiplier offering a chance to double or even multiply non-jackpot winnings.

What Comes Next for the Winner

The Florida winner, whose identity has not yet been revealed, will have the option to claim their $100,000 prize as a lump sum or annuity payment. Lottery experts recommend winners take time to plan their financial future, including consulting with legal and financial advisors before making major decisions.

As the jackpot climbs toward $258 million, anticipation is building for the next draw. Millions of Americans are expected to try their luck in hopes of becoming the next big winner — and possibly changing their lives forever.

The Powerball player who won $100,000 in Florida might have just missed the grand prize, but their luck proves that life-changing wins can happen anywhere — even at a gas station in Gibsonton.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Where was the winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida?

The $100,000 winning ticket was sold at Big Bend Fuel in Gibsonton, about 10 miles southeast of Tampa.

Q2: What were the winning numbers for the October 11 Powerball draw?

The winning numbers were 13, 16, 18, 20, and 27, with the Powerball 10 and a 2x Power Play multiplier.

Q3: What is the next Powerball jackpot amount?

The jackpot for the next drawing on October 13 is estimated at $258 million, with a cash value of about $120.8 million.

Q4: How often are Powerball drawings held?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays — at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Q5: What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, but smaller prizes are won much more frequently.