The record-breaking $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot has finally been claimed—and the winners are officially revealed.
Two lucky tickets matched all six numbers in what became the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history. The winning tickets were sold in Fredericksburg, Texas and north St. Louis County, Missouri.
Who Are the Winners?
Thanks to state lottery laws, both winners remain anonymous. In Texas, the ticket was sold at Big’s 103 gas station, while Missouri’s winner purchased theirs at a QuikTrip gas station. While we may never know their names, we do know this: their lives have changed forever.
The Prize Options
Each winner has two choices:
- Annuity: $893.5 million paid over ~30 years with annual increases.
- Lump Sum: About $410.3 million in cash right away, before taxes.
Why Texas Wins Bigger
Because Texas has no state income tax, that winner will walk away with more money than the Missouri ticket holder.
Why This Is Historic
- The jackpot stands as the second-largest Powerball win ever, behind the $2.04 billion jackpot in 2022.
- The odds of winning? A staggering 1 in 292.2 million.
⚡ Summary: Two winners—one in Texas and one in Missouri—are splitting the massive $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot. Both remain anonymous, but their tickets have secured them each nearly half a billion dollars.
