Tickets in Missouri and Texas Claim $1.787 Billion Powerball Jackpot

Two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas matched all six numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing, splitting the $1.787 billion jackpot, lottery officials announced.

The $1.787 billion prize ranks as the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history and ends a 42-drawing drought dating back to May. The staggering win highlights both the immense prize pool and the astronomical odds players face.

Missouri’s winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in St. Louis County, while Texas’ ticket came from a Big’s convenience store in Fredericksburg, northwest of San Antonio. Winners may choose an annuity option of $893.5 million paid over 30 years or a one-time lump sum of $410.3 million, both figures before taxes.

• Winning Numbers: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62; Powerball: 17; Power Play: 2x
• Additional Prizes: Two tickets in Kansas and Texas won $2 million each; eighteen tickets across thirteen states won $1 million each.
• Next Jackpot: Resets to $20 million for Monday’s drawing.
• Odds of Jackpot Win: 1 in 292.2 million.

Smaller prizes and multipliers offer consolation, but experts emphasize responsible play given the slim odds and potential tax consequences.