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Powerball Winner $1.04 Billion Ticket Sold in Quincy, Illinois
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Powerball winner news is breaking after a single ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois, matched all six numbers in the August 12, 2026 drawing to win an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot. The winning Powerball numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69, with the red Powerball number 9. The massive jackpot is the eighth-largest in Powerball history and ends a long stretch without a jackpot winner. The winning ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee location in Quincy, Illinois, making the city the center of attention as lottery players search for the latest Powerball winner and where the winning Powerball ticket was sold. The winner has not yet been publicly identified. Now comes the biggest decision. The jackpot winner can choose an annuity worth approximately $1.04 billion, paid over 29 years, or take a $450.5 million lump-sum cash option before taxes. Four other tickets sold in Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina matched the five white balls for $1 million prizes, while a Massachusetts ticket reached $2 million with the Power Play multiplier. The next Powerball jackpot resets to $20 million for Saturday's drawing. In this video, we break down the Powerball winner, winning numbers, Quincy Illinois winning ticket, jackpot payout options, and what happens next. What would you choose if you won $1.04 billion: the annuity or the lump sum? Subscribe to Naijahotstars TV for more breaking news, trending stories and major developments.
