News Summary
A player at Sellers Bros grocery store in Houston has won a $2 million prize in the Texas Powerball after matching all five white ball numbers. Although the ticket holder did not match the Powerball number, they join three other winners across the U.S. This win has ignited excitement in the local community, encouraging more players to try their luck in upcoming drawings, including a staggering $1.7 billion jackpot. Texas Lottery encourages participation, revealing that even Quick Pick tickets can lead to substantial victories.
Houston, Texas – A lucky player at Sellers Bros grocery store located at 601 N. Cesar Chavez Blvd. in Houston’s East End has won a $2 million prize in the recent Texas Powerball drawing. The winning ticket, which matched all five white ball numbers, was confirmed by the Texas Lottery Commission.
The winning numbers for this drawing were: 3, 16, 29, 61, and 69, with the Powerball number being 22. Although the ticket did not match the Powerball number, the holder is still celebrating a significant win. This ticket marks one of four $2 million winners across the United States for this drawing, with other winning tickets sold in Michigan, Oregon, and Wyoming.
Despite numerous players hoping for a jackpot win, there were no winners for the Powerball jackpot, which now stands at an astounding estimated $1.7 billion. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025.
The previous Powerball jackpot before this drawing had an estimated value of $1.4 billion. Texas players had the option to select Power Play, a feature that doubles non-jackpot prizes, and the Houston winner utilized this option. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 2x, significantly boosting the prize for matching all five white ball numbers.
The Houston ticket holder is the only player in Texas to match all five white balls for this drawing, making it a notable win for the state. In addition, thirteen other players in Texas matched four of the five white ball numbers, with four of them also selecting Power Play, resulting in a prize of $100,000 each.
For those players choosing the cash option from this significant drawing, the estimated amount after federal taxes (at a rate of 37%) would be approximately $485,289,000, as the state of Texas does not tax lottery winnings.
This recent win has sparked excitement within the local community. Other players at the grocery store expressed enthusiasm and readiness to purchase more tickets, hoping for their chance at fortune.
It is worth noting that the winning ticket was a Quick Pick, where numbers are chosen at random by the lottery terminal, underscoring that anyone can be a winner when it comes to playing the lottery.
The Texas Lottery continues to be a source of hope and excitement for many players, with potential life-changing winnings awaiting those who participate. As the jackpot climbs and more players take part, the allure of the Powerball remains as strong as ever.
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