where the winning ticket for the US$214 million prize was sold

American Lottery

Powerball: Where the winning ticket for the US$214 million prize was sold

On Monday, August 12, a lucky person won the $214 million Powerball jackpot, and as a result of this million-dollar win, the state in which the winning ticket was purchased was revealed.

The Powerball jackpot was won on Monday, August 12. (Photo Prensa Libre: AFP)

Week after week, Powerball drawings generate a stir among people who want to become millionaires overnight.

Last Monday, August 12, another drawing of this popular lottery was held, without knowing that it would change the life of an American citizen.

This time around, the Powerball jackpot has risen to an impressive US$214 million.

Despite the low odds of winning this lottery, one lucky person matched all six Powerball numbers and took home this million-dollar prize.

The winning numbers for this draw were: 9, 22, 57, 67 and 68, with the Powerball Play at 14 and Power Play at 3X.

Read more: Powerball: Which stores sold the tickets with the highest prizes in its history?

According to the American lottery, the winning ticket worth US$212 million was sold in Pennsylvania, although it did not specify in which city.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has been hit!

The lucky ticket that has won tonight’s jackpot was purchased in Pennsylvania.

Congrats to the winner! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/YNkG6SGRXU

— Lottify (@LottifyApp) August 13, 2024

However, it is not known whether the winner of this prize resides in this state, since many of its participants buy tickets in places where they do not live.

Read also: Powerball and Mega Millions: Who are banned from playing the lottery in the US?

The winner of the Powerball jackpot, who remains anonymous, will have to claim this million-dollar sum and decide how he wants to receive his money.

The options are through a single payment equivalent to the cash value or through different annual installments.