Single Ticket Wins $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois
A single winning ticket in Illinois has claimed the $1.040 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with a red Powerball of 9 and a 2x multiplier. This marks the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in history,…
New York, NY, August 12, 2026 —
A lone ticket holder in Illinois has clinched the colossal $1.040 billion Powerball jackpot, according to lottery officials. This monumental win ranks as the eighth-largest Powerball prize in the game’s history.
The winning numbers drawn were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with the red Powerball number being 9. The ticket also featured a 2x multiplier, which could potentially affect non-jackpot prizes.
The victor now faces a significant financial decision regarding their winnings. They have the choice between receiving a one-time lump-sum payment of $450.5 million before taxes, or opting for the full annuitized prize of $1.040 billion, also before taxes, which would be paid out over 30 years.
Details regarding the specific location in Illinois where the winning ticket was sold have not yet been released.
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