A Quick Pick Powerball ticket was sold at a liquor store in Kansas City, Missouri, as the multi-state jackpots approach the billion-dollar mark.
A lucky individual residing in Clay County hit the jackpot by winning a $50,000 prize from a Missouri Lottery ticket.
The winning ticket was purchased on March 11 at Discount Smokes and Liquor, located on northeast Highway 69 in Kansas City.
The winning combination consisted of the numbers 1, 3, 7, 16, and 66, with a Powerball number of 5.
The upcoming Powerball drawing will take place on Saturday and is expected to reach a staggering $750 million. This makes it the ninth-largest jackpot ever recorded in the game’s history.
The Mega Millions drawing on Friday is expected to have a massive jackpot of $977 million.
In Clay County, Missouri, players had an incredibly successful year in 2023, winning a staggering $27.9 million in prizes from the Missouri Lottery. What’s even more impressive is that over $12.6 million of those winnings went towards supporting education programs in the county. Additionally, the retailers who sold the winning tickets received a well-deserved boost, taking home over $3 million in commissions and bonuses. This highlights not only the excitement and thrill of playing the lottery but also the positive impact it can have on the community.
