No luck to be had in the Carolinas last night. Someone in Illinois however is carrying a much lighter load today, after a single Powerball ticket sold in Quincy claimed the $1.04 billion jackpot in Wednesday night’s drawing.
The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, and Powerball 9.
Lottery officials confirmed the jackpot‑winning ticket was purchased at the Hy‑Vee Fast & Fresh gas station on North 36 Street in Quincy. The store will receive a $500,000 retailer bonus.
Illinois law allows major lottery winners to remain anonymous, and no identifying information has been released.
While the Carolinas missed the top prize, one North Carolina ticket matched all five white balls to secure a $1 million win. South Carolina did not produce any high‑tier winners in Wednesday’s drawing.
The Powerball jackpot now resets for the next drawing as players across the region continue participating through in‑person sales in both states and online sales available only in North Carolina.
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