Illinois Winner Claims $1.04B Powerball Jackpot
Illinois Winner Claims $1.04B Powerball Jackpot
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The winning ticket was purchased at the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh at 310 N. 36th St. in Quincy.
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The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69, with the red Powerball number 9; the drawing also had a 2x Power Play multiplier.
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The winner spent several weeks working with professional legal and financial advisers before filing the claim and choosing the lump-sum option instead of the annuity.
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Because the winner remained anonymous, the Illinois Lottery director and the Chicago Prize Center manager posed with the ceremonial oversized check instead.
An Illinois resident has claimed a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot after buying a single $2 Quick Pick ticket at a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy on August 12. WVTM13 reports the anonymous winner initially doubted the result and called a family member to confirm they had actually won. After consulting legal and financial advisers for several weeks, the winner chose a lump-sum payment worth more than $450 million before taxes instead of an annuity.
A $2 Ticket Changes Everything
The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, and 69, with a red Powerball of 9. KOCO notes the drawing also included a 2x Power Play multiplier. The ticket was purchased at the Hy-Vee location at 310 N. 36th Street in Quincy. The winner's decision to play a Quick Pick — a random selection rather than hand-picked numbers — made the difference between anonymity and potential recognition.
Illinois Wins Its Second-Largest Powerball Prize
This jackpot ranks as the eighth-largest in Powerball history and the second-largest ever won in Illinois, according to KCCI. The winner's lump-sum prize of over $450 million represents a significant portion of the advertised $1.04 billion. The decision to take the cash option rather than the 30-year annuity was made after careful consultation with professional advisers.
Retailer Celebrates With $500,000 Bonus
The Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh location that sold the winning ticket received a $500,000 retailer bonus, as reported by WBALTV. Because the winner chose anonymity, the Illinois Lottery director and Chicago Prize Center manager posed with the ceremonial oversized check instead. The store's windfall rewards it for offering the ticket that changed someone's life with just a $2 investment.
Winner Described Shock and Disbelief
KSBW reports the winner described the experience as a mix of disbelief, shock, and elation when they first verified the winning ticket. The lengthy consultation period with legal and financial advisers before claiming the prize is typical for winners managing such substantial sums. The anonymity option, available in Illinois, allowed the winner to protect their privacy while securing their newfound wealth.
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