Where Was the Winning Powerball Jackpot Ticket Sold?

Two players have beaten the odds and won one of the biggest lottery prizes in U.S. history. The winning Powerball jackpot ticket was sold in Missouri and another in Texas. The draw took place on Saturday, September 6, with a prize worth nearly $1.8 billion.

This is the second-highest Powerball jackpot ever. According to Missouri Lottery officials, this marks the 32nd time a Missouri player has won the top Powerball prize. The Texas Lottery confirmed its winning ticket was sold at a Big’s convenience store in Fredericksburg.

Where Were the Winning Tickets Bought?

The exact Missouri location has not been revealed yet. Under state rules, the Missouri Lottery has up to 72 hours after the draw to release the name of the retailer that sold the winning ticket. The Texas Lottery was quicker to confirm its ticket came from Fredericksburg.

Lottery players often wait anxiously for these details. Stores that sell winning tickets usually receive recognition and sometimes a bonus. The announcement of the Missouri location is expected soon.

Will the Jackpot Winners Be Named?

In Missouri, jackpot winners can legally remain anonymous. A state law passed in 2021 protects their privacy. It is illegal to publish the name of a winner without written consent. That means the public may never know who claimed the Missouri prize.

In Texas, winners can remain anonymous only for prizes above $1 million. Whether the Fredericksburg winner chooses privacy or publicity remains to be seen. Both winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.

How Much Do the Winners Get?

The $1.787 billion jackpot will be split in half. Each winner can take an annuity worth $893.5 million, spread over nearly three decades. Or they can choose a lump sum of $410.3 million. According to Powerball, most winners opt for the lump sum.

Aside from the jackpot, Saturday’s drawing produced 9.9 million more winning tickets. Eighteen players won $1 million each, and two others claimed $2 million by adding the Power Play option.

The winning Powerball jackpot ticket has changed lives in Missouri and Texas. The prize will be remembered as one of the largest ever awarded.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Where was the winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold?

One winning ticket was sold in Missouri. The other was sold at a Big’s convenience store in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Q2: Will the Missouri winner’s name be revealed?

No. Missouri law allows winners to stay anonymous unless they give written consent.

Q3: How much did the winners win?

The jackpot was $1.787 billion. Each winner can take $893.5 million in annuity or $410.3 million in cash.

Q4: What were the winning numbers?

The numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the red Powerball 17. The Power Play was 2X.

Q5: When is the next Powerball draw?

The next draw is on Monday, September 8, with the jackpot reset to $20 million.