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A woman from Somerville, Alabama, stumbled upon a $1 million Powerball ticket neatly tucked away in her glove box, four months after originally purchased it.
The winning combination for the April 3 Powerball drawing featured the numbers 16, 30, 31, 54, and 68, with a Powerball number of 1 and a Power Play factor of 2. (Photo: East Texas Red Radio)
Alabama Woman Claims $1 Million Powerball Ticket Jackpot
According to a published article, this incredible discovery of the $1 million Powerball ticket unfolded in Corinth, Mississippi, where the winning ticket had been acquired at a Sprint Mart.
A public appeal had been issued at the close of April, urging ticket holders to double-check their numbers after the April 3 Powerball drawing concluded with no winner coming forward.
The woman, who prefers to remain unidentified was inspired to delve into her glove box, unveiling the unclaimed $1 million Powerball ticket. It had been several months since the winning numbers had been announced.
The woman cashed in her substantial windfall on July 19, a mere three and a half months after the initial drawing.
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation had sounded the alarm, as the ticket’s expiration date was swiftly approaching on September 30.
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$1 Million Powerball Ticket Jackpot Combination
The winning combination for the April 3 Powerball drawing featured the numbers 16, 30, 31, 54, and 68, with a Powerball number of 1 and a Power Play factor of 2.
The tantalizing $1 million Powerball ticket at stake had been an eye-popping $159.6 million (£126.9 million).
In that particular drawing, no one had succeeded in matching the coveted $1 million Powerball ticket. However, the lucky Alabaman woman had managed to match all five winning numbers, securing her a handsome $1 million prize.
There were no takers for the $50,000 prize or the $100 prize, which is awarded for matching four numbers. Nonetheless, two individuals did manage to match three numbers along with the Powerball, earning themselves a respectable $100, with the assistance of Power Play.
All prizes must be claimed within 180 calendar days of the draw date. For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners must journey to the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, to collect their winnings.
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