Single Winning Ticket for $1 Billion Powerball Sold in Illinois
A single winning ticket for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois. The ticket was purchased at a Hy-Vee store in Quincy, Illinois. The winning numbers were 4-26-66-67-69 with the Powerball number of 9. The prize can be…
Detroit, MI, August 13, 2026 —
A lone winning ticket has claimed the $1 billion Powerball jackpot, with the lucky purchase made in Illinois.
The winning ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee store located in Quincy, Illinois. The specific location marks the point of sale for what is now a ticket worth a monumental sum.
The numbers drawn that led to this significant win were 4, 26, 66, 67, and 69. The Powerball number was 9.
Winners of the Powerball jackpot have a choice regarding how they receive their winnings. They can opt for an annuity, which involves a series of payments spread over many years, or they can choose a one-time lump sum payment. In this case, the lump sum option is valued at $450.5 million before taxes.
The identity of the ticket holder has not yet been released. Lottery officials are expected to provide further guidance to the winner on the process of claiming their prize.
Story summarized from the original created by Dave Collins, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
