News Summary
A lucky player from Houston has won a substantial $2 million prize in the latest Powerball drawing, which featured a staggering record jackpot of $1.4 billion. The winning ticket was purchased at Barri 140088, and while the holder matched all five white ball numbers, they missed the Powerball number. However, opting for the Power Play multiplier feature allowed them to double their winnings from the standard $1 million. This marks the highest Powerball prize awarded in Texas for this drawing, amidst ongoing excitement as the jackpot now climbs to an estimated $1.7 billion for the next draw.
Houston Player Claims $2 Million Powerball Prize
A player from Houston has won a $2 million prize in the latest Powerball drawing, marking a significant victory amid a record-setting jackpot of $1.4 billion. The winning ticket was purchased at Barri 140088, located at 601 North Cesar Chavez Blvd. in Houston.
The ticket successfully matched all five white ball numbers drawn: 3, 16, 29, 61, and 69. Although the ticket holder did not match the Powerball number, which was 22, the player had opted for the Power Play multiplier feature, which doubled the prize from the standard $1 million to $2 million.
Highest Prize Awarded in Texas
This award is the highest prize reported in Texas for this specific Powerball drawing. Despite this win, no player claimed the record-setting jackpot, which remains unclaimed. The jackpot is noted to be the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history and the sixth-largest in the entire U.S. lottery system.
The high demand for Powerball tickets was apparent, as the official Powerball website experienced a brief crash prior to the drawing due to the overwhelming interest from players hoping to win the jackpot, which has now rolled over to an estimated $1.7 billion for the upcoming drawing.
Lengthy Jackpot Drought
No one has won the grand jackpot since May 31, marking the 41st consecutive drawing without a winner, which is just one draw shy of the all-time record for jackpot-less drawings. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at an astounding 1 in 292.2 million. For matching all five white balls and securing a $1 million prize, the odds are 1 in 11.7 million.
In total, the odds of winning any prize in the Powerball game are approximately 1 in 24.87. Powerball drawings take place live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET, and each ticket costs $2.
Powerball Ticket Sales Overview
Powerball tickets are available for purchase in 45 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The successful Houston player’s large win adds to the excitement surrounding the game, particularly during these times when jackpot amounts continue to grow at record rates. The recent trend shows that six of the top seven largest Powerball jackpots have exceeded the remarkable threshold of $1 billion.
The winning numbers for the latest drawing were officially recorded as 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, with the Powerball being 22. As the anticipation builds for the next drawing, players across the country remain optimistic about participating in one of the largest lotteries in history.
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Additional Resources
- KHOU: Houston Player Claims $2 Million Powerball Prize
- Fox 26 Houston: Powerball Ticket Claims $2 Million Prize
- Houston Chronicle: Record Powerball Jackpot Update
- Click 2 Houston: Powerball Jackpot Analysis
- KPEL 965: Texas Lottery Winning Ticket Details
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