Winning $1 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Quincy, Illinois
A single winning ticket for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois. The winning numbers were announced Wednesday night, and it marks the first Powerball jackpot winner in three months. The prize…
Philadelphia, PA, August 13, 2026 —
A single ticket matching all six numbers for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot has been sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois. The winning numbers were revealed on Wednesday night.
This marks the first time the Powerball jackpot has been won in three months. The massive prize offers the winner the choice between a one-time lump sum payment of $450.5 million or an annuity that would be paid out over 29 years.
The specific gas station where the winning ticket was sold is a Hy-Vee located in Quincy, Illinois. Lottery officials are awaiting the winner to come forward to claim their prize.
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