The $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot was won Saturday night by two tickets from Texas and Missouri, marking the second-largest prize in lottery history. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with Powerball 17. The jackpot had grown since May 31, with no winners, making this a major payout.
- Nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot split.
- Winners from Texas and Missouri.
- Winning numbers: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, Powerball 17.
- Jackpot options: $893.5M annuity or $410.3M lump sum.
- Texas winner purchased ticket in Fredericksburg.
- Second-largest Powerball jackpot in history.
The winners claimed their half of the $1.787 billion jackpot, with options for an $893.5 million annuity or a $410.3 million lump sum. The Texas ticket was sold at a Fredericksburg gas station, near the flood-affected Kerrville area. The Missouri winner’s location remains undisclosed. Additionally, tickets matching five numbers plus Powerball, worth $2 million each, were sold in Texas and Kansas. This jackpot is the second-largest in Powerball history, after the $2.04 billion prize in California in 2022.
- Winners split the second-largest Powerball jackpot, totaling $1.787 billion.
- The jackpot grew since May 31, with no winners for weeks.
- The Texas ticket was sold in Fredericksburg, near flood-affected Kerrville.
- The Missouri winner’s location and identity remain private.
This significant win highlights the ongoing appeal of large jackpots and the importance of responsible lottery participation. The next steps involve claiming procedures and tax considerations for winners.
As the jackpot history continues to grow, players are encouraged to play responsibly and stay informed about future draws.
