Powerball Winner to Spend $50,000 Prize on His Wedding

A Missouri man is celebrating a big win. He claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize from the September 6 drawing. He says the money will help pay for his wedding.

The winning ticket matched four white-ball numbers and the red Powerball. The man, from Jefferson City, checked his ticket twice before he believed it. He told the Missouri Lottery that he was shocked when a clerk confirmed the amount.

Missouri Lottery Winner Plans for Big Day

The ticket was bought at a Cenex gas station in Jefferson City. According to Missouri Lottery officials, two other players in the state also won $50,000 from the same draw. The main jackpot, worth $1.787 billion, was split between winners in Missouri and Texas.

The Cole County man said he and his fiancée were reading the numbers the morning after the drawing. His fiancée read them out, and he realized they matched. He checked the ticket at two stores to be sure. One clerk told him, “Yeah, man. You won 50 grand!”

He plans to put part of the money toward his wedding. The win takes some pressure off the couple as they prepare for their big day. For many players, this story shows how even smaller prizes can bring life-changing relief.

How Powerball Winnings Work in Missouri

Winners in Missouri have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes. They also have the option to stay anonymous under state law. The Missouri Lottery cannot release names without written consent.

Big jackpot winners can choose either a lump sum or annuity payments. For the $1.787 billion prize, each winner is entitled to $893.5 million before taxes if they pick the annuity. If they choose cash, the payout is $410.3 million before taxes.

Missouri requires a 4% state tax on prizes over $600. The federal government also takes 24% of prizes over $5,000. Players may owe more taxes later, depending on income. Retailers who sell winning tickets receive bonuses as well.

This Missouri Powerball winner will not forget September 6. His $50,000 win will help fund his wedding. For him and his fiancée, the lottery prize came at the perfect time.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Where was the Missouri $50,000 Powerball ticket sold?

It was sold at a Cenex gas station at 807 Stadium Blvd. in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Q2: How much tax does Missouri take from lottery winnings?

The state withholds 4% on prizes above $600. Federal tax of 24% applies to prizes over $5,000.

Q3: Can Missouri lottery winners stay anonymous?

Yes. A 2021 law allows winners to keep their identity private unless they give written consent.

Q4: What was the total jackpot in the September 6 Powerball drawing?

The jackpot was $1.787 billion, the second-largest in U.S. history. It was split between winners in Missouri and Texas.

Q5: How long do winners have to claim their prize?

They have 180 days from the winning draw date to claim their prize from the Missouri Lottery.