News Summary
Two lucky Powerball tickets sold in South Carolina each won $150,000 following the recent drawing. Winning tickets were purchased at Country Club Food Mart in Spartanburg and Cuz Corner in Winnsboro. Both tickets matched the numbers 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball number 17, with the winners opting for the PowerPlay option. Over 90,000 other players also won smaller prizes. The next Powerball drawing features a whopping estimated jackpot of $1.3 billion.
Spartanburg, South Carolina – Two lucky Powerball tickets were sold in South Carolina, each winning $150,000. The significant prizes were awarded following the Powerball drawing that took place on Saturday, August 30th. One winning ticket was purchased from the Country Club Food Mart located at 2445 Country Club Rd. in Spartanburg. The second ticket was acquired at Cuz Corner, found at 419 S. Congress St. in Winnsboro.
Both tickets matched the winning numbers of 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, along with the Powerball number 17. The fortunate ticket holders opted for the PowerPlay option, which costs an additional $1. This choice multiplied their base winnings of $50,000 to an impressive $150,000 thanks to a drawn multiplier of “3”.
In addition to these substantial wins, over 90,000 other players in South Carolina have tickets that have won prizes ranging from $4 up to $150,000. Players who possess winning tickets have a total of 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their earnings.
Detailed Breakdown of the Powerball Drawing
The recent Powerball drawing featured numbers that brought joy to ticket holders across the state. The winning numbers were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33, and Powerball number 17. The odds of successfully matching four white ball numbers and the Powerball number is approximately 1 in 913,129, highlighting the extraordinary luck of those who hold the winning tickets.
Upcoming Powerball Drawings
Looking forward, the Powerball game has created significant excitement due to the estimated jackpot for the upcoming drawing on Wednesday, which has swelled to an impressive $1.3 billion. This hefty prize has already sparked interest and enthusiasm among players hopeful of changing their fortunes.
Claiming Prizes
Winners of the lottery prizes should be mindful of the claiming period. Those with winning tickets must step forward within 180 days of the drawing date to secure their winnings. The South Carolina Education Lottery advises its players check their tickets carefully against the winning numbers to confirm any potential prizes.
Background on Powerball
The Powerball lottery, which has been entertaining players across the United States, offers participants a chance to win life-changing sums of money through its random draw system. The lottery is known for its large jackpots and has become a staple of American culture, attracting millions of players who eagerly participate with hopes of winning the grand prize.
As excitement builds over the upcoming drawing, residents in South Carolina and across the United States continue to await their chance to join the ranks of winners. The allure of the game lies not only in the potential cash prizes but also in the thrill of dreaming big and seeing hopes turned into reality.
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Additional Resources
- WYFF4
- Fox Carolina
- WSPA
- The State
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- Google Search: Powerball lottery
- Google Scholar: Powerball
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Powerball
- Google News: Powerball winners
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