HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Last month's $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot has been claimed. A player in Quincy, Illinois, who has decided to remain anonymous, was the sole winner in the August 12 drawing. In a statement, the winner says, "I initially didn't believe I had won, so I called a family member …
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$1.04 billion jackpot winner claims prize
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Illinois player claims $1.04B Powerball jackpot, won prize with $2 quick pick ticket
Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays (left), and Chicago Prize Center manager Amanda Crosas hold the big check representing the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot from the August 12 drawing.
The Illinois Lottery says the winner of the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot has come forward nearly one month after the historic Aug. 12 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, 310 N. 36th St. in Quincy, Illinois.
QUINCY, Ill. — Nearly a month after winning a historic $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, the lucky Illinois lottery player who snagged the prize has finally come forward to claim their winnings. According to officials from the Illinois Lottery, the big winner, who chose to stay anonymous, snagged the…
The winner of a Powerball jackpot worth over $1 billion has claimed the prize while choosing to remain anonymous. The payout marks the second largest lottery jackpot in Illinois history.
An anonymous Illinois resident has claimed a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot purchased in Quincy, which is the second-largest lottery prize ever won in the state.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Last month's $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot has been claimed. A player in Quincy, Illinois, who has decided to remain anonymous, was the sole winner in the August 12 drawing. In a statement, the winner says, "I initially didn't believe I had won, so I called a family member …
