Arkansas ticket wins $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot
A single ticket sold in Arkansas has won the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
Arkansas ticket wins $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot
One ticket sold in Arkansas has won the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The winning numbers were 12, 14, 33, 38, 67 and the Powerball 9. The winner has not yet come forward to claim the prize.
What we know so far
- The ticket was sold at a convenience store in Little Rock, Arkansas.
- The winner has 180 days to claim the prize.
- The winner can choose to receive the prize as a lump sum of $1.8 billion or as an annuity of $1.8 billion over 30 years.
"This is the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history, and the largest ever won in Arkansas," said a spokesperson for the Arkansas Lottery Commission.
The winner has 180 days to claim the prize. If they choose the lump sum option, they will receive $1.8 billion before taxes. The winner can also choose to receive the prize as an annuity, which would be paid out over 30 years.
What happens next?
The winner has 180 days to claim the prize. If they don't come forward, the money will go back into the prize pool for future draws. The winner can choose to remain anonymous, but they will have to go public if they want to receive the full amount.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9. The Powerball is drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.