Winning $1 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Quincy, Illinois
A single winning ticket for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois. This marks the first Powerball jackpot winner since May 2nd, and the prize is the eighth-largest in Powerball history.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 13, 2026 —
A single lottery ticket has claimed the $1 billion Powerball jackpot, with the winning numbers sold at a Hy-Vee gas station located in Quincy, Illinois.
This significant win marks the first Powerball jackpot winner since May 2nd. The substantial prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in the history of the Powerball game.
Details regarding the identity of the ticket holder have not yet been released. The exact cash value and the final determination of the jackpot amount are also pending.
The Powerball lottery involves players selecting five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Drawings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
The previous Powerball jackpot was won in Wisconsin on May 2nd, with a prize of $20.8 million.
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