News Summary
Arizona is buzzing with excitement after twelve residents won $50,000 in the recent Powerball drawing. Winning tickets were sold in multiple locations, and some players even doubled their rewards to $100,000 with the Power Play option. The Powerball jackpot reached an impressive $1.8 billion, making this drawing one of the largest in U.S. history. In addition, a $199,000 Fantasy 5 Jackpot winner was also reported, highlighting a wave of lottery enthusiasm across the state.
Arizona has seen a significant excitement over the recent Powerball drawing, with twelve lucky residents winning $50,000 prizes. These winning tickets were sold across various locations in the state, with some fortunate players opting for the Power Play option, which doubled their winnings to $100,000.
Locations of the $100,000 winners include the Winners Corner on Broadway Road, QuikTrip on 91st Avenue, and Desert Springs Travel Center on Fleet Street. Notably, the winning tickets were not just restricted to these sites; two additional $50,000 tickets were sold in Phoenix. Other cities that contributed to these victories include Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Tucson, Lake Havasu City, Page, and Tubac, demonstrating the widespread excitement surrounding the lottery in the state.
The recent Powerball drawing was remarkable not only for the state winners but also for the sheer size of its jackpot, which reached near-record status at $1.8 billion. Two winning tickets were sold in Texas and Missouri for this monumental cash prize. The Powerball numbers drawn were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball being 17, marking the jackpot as the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. The current record was set by a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won in California.
For those winners who choose the cash option, the jackpot’s value stands at approximately $826.4 million, available to those opting for a lump sum. Ticket sales significantly increased as the Powerball jackpot continued to climb after 40 consecutive drawings without a winner, highlighting the growing anticipation and interest among lottery players.
Standard Powerball tickets are priced at $2 each, with an additional dollar for the optional Power Play multiplier. However, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain steep, calculated at 292,201,338 to 1. This makes it extraordinarily unlikely for a player to take home the grand prize.
In addition to the Powerball winnings in Arizona, one $199,000 Fantasy 5 Jackpot winner was also announced. The winning ticket for this prize was sold at the Safeway on Golf Links Road in Tucson, contributing to the ongoing lottery excitement in the state.
As for winners of substantial prizes, Arizona law allows those who win more than $100,000 to request anonymity, unlike winners of smaller prizes, whose identities can be revealed after a specified period. The Arizona Lottery encourages all winners to contact the Lottery Office to claim their prizes and navigate the process efficiently.
Following the latest drawing, it’s clear that lottery enthusiasm remains strong among Arizonans, particularly as the jackpot climbs to impressive heights, creating a thrilling atmosphere for players statewide. With both substantial wins and exciting draws, the Arizona lottery continues to be a source of hope and excitement for many.
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