Texas Ticket Among Two Winners of $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot

A Powerball jackpot of $1.787 billion was claimed Saturday by ticket holders in Texas and Missouri, with one winning ticket sold at a gas station convenience store in Fredericksburg, Texas.

The drawing ended a 41‐draw streak without a jackpot winner, marking the second‐largest prize in U.S. lottery history and fueling renewed public interest in America’s most popular lottery game.

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With the massive prize split between two ticket holders, each winner must decide whether to take an immediate cash lump sum of $410.3 million or an annuity totaling $893.5 million paid over 30 years. Texas Lottery officials confirmed the Fredericksburg ticket sale as local residents celebrate the unlikely victory and speculate on who the anonymous winner might be.

Jackpot Details

Winning Numbers: 11 23 44 61 62 and Powerball 17.
Prize Options: $410.3 million lump sum or $893.5 million annuity before taxes.
Retailer: Big’s 103 convenience store at a Fredericksburg gas station, Texas Hill Country.

Historical Context

The $1.787 billion jackpot ranks second only to the $2.04 billion won in California on November 7, 2022. It accumulated over 41 consecutive drawings-dating back to May 31-without a top‐prize winner.

Anonymity and Claim Process

Texas law permits lottery winners of $1 million or more to remain anonymous, shielding the winner’s identity while disclosing only the ticket’s location of purchase. Winners have 180 days from the drawing to file a claim with the Texas Lottery Commission.

Next Drawing and Community Impact

The Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for Monday’s drawing. Local businesses in Fredericksburg report a surge in ticket sales and community buzz, as residents hope to share in Saturday night’s fortune.

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Retailers nationwide saw a spike in Powerball ticket purchases following the weekend’s win.
Lottery officials remind players that odds of winning the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million.

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