A lucky Powerball player narrowly missed out on a massive $699 million jackpot but is still going to walk away with a substantial prize in South Carolina.
According to the Powerball website and an S.C. Education Lottery news release, the person’s fortunate ticket matched all of the numbers picked in the March 20 drawing, with the exception of one, thereby making it worth $50,000.
The winning numbers for the Powerball are as follows: 13, 22, 27, 54, and 66. The Powerball number is 9.
The winning ticket was purchased near the bustling travel destination of Charleston at Blue Water, a store located on Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant. The lucky lottery player managed to match four white balls and the Powerball, securing their victory.
The astonishing truth is that the ticket managed to defy odds of 1-in-913,129 and secure the massive windfall. However, it fell just one number short of claiming an even more substantial jackpot prize, which amounted to an estimated $699 million on the night of the drawing.
According to South Carolina officials, while no one managed to win the jackpot, there are over 23,000 tickets sold in the state that have won smaller prizes.
The lottery reminded players to check their tickets.
As of approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 21, the $50,000 prize remains unclaimed. However, the winner still has approximately six months to come forward, as confirmed by the state lottery website and an email from spokesperson Holli Armstrong.
What to know about Powerball
In order to win the jackpot in the Powerball, a player must successfully match all five white balls and the red Powerball.
The chances of winning the jackpot prize are incredibly slim, with odds of 1 in 292,201,338.
You can purchase tickets for the drawing at a cost of $2, with the option to buy them on the day of the event. However, please note that the specific sales times may vary depending on your state.
The drawings take place every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET and can be easily streamed online.
Powerball is available to players in 45 states, including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Gambling can be a harmless form of entertainment for many individuals. However, for some, it can transform into an addiction that has the potential to devastate lives and tear families apart.
If you or someone you care about is displaying symptoms of gambling addiction, you can get assistance by contacting the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or by visiting the website of the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Husband casually informs his wife about winning the Powerball prize. Her reaction was anything but ordinary.
A Powerball player narrowly misses hitting the jackpot but still manages to secure a substantial prize. And the best part? He hasn’t even touched his winnings yet.
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