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A single Powerball ticket sold in the state of Illinois has won the massive $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, making it the largest Powerball prize awarded in 2026 and the eighth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The winning ticket was purchased at a gas station in the city of Quincy, Illinois, officials announced following Wednesday night’s drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winning numbers drawn on August 12 were 4, 26, 66, 67, and 69, with the Powerball number 9. Lottery organizers said the jackpot had grown past the $1 billion mark after several consecutive drawings failed to produce a grand prize winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lucky winner can choose between receiving the full $1.04 billion annuity prize paid over 29 years or taking a lump-sum cash payment of approximately $450.5 million before taxes. Officials noted that the jackpot run lasted 44 consecutive drawings since the last Powerball jackpot was won on May 2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several other players also won significant prizes in the drawing. A ticket sold in Massachusetts won $2 million, while tickets purchased in Arizona, California, Florida, and North Carolina each won $1 million by matching all five white balls. Following the jackpot win, the Powerball grand prize will reset to $20 million for the next drawing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerball, which is played across 45 U.S. states and several territories, remains one of the most popular lottery games in the country. Despite the life-changing prizes, the odds of winning the jackpot remain extremely slim at approximately 1 in 292.2 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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