Gastonia Powerball Ticket Secures $2 Million Win in Saturday’s Draw
A Powerball ticket purchased in Gastonia has clinched a remarkable $2 million win in the latest drawing. This significant victory occurred during Saturday’s draw, where the ticket matched all five white balls.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The winning ticket was bought at Food Lion located on South New Hope Road in Gastonia, as confirmed by the North Carolina Education Lottery. The ticket, sold as a $3 Power Play, achieved a substantial win, with the odds of achieving this feat estimated at 1 in 11.6 million.
Comparison with Other Winners
- Another $2 million winner was reported in Pennsylvania.
- In North Carolina, additional prizes included:
- A $50,000 win from a $2 ticket bought at the Food Lion on Andrews Road in Fayetteville.
- A $500,000 win from a $3 Powerball Double Play ticket purchased at Charlotte’s Landing on Express Drive in Charlotte.
Upcoming Powerball Drawing
The next Powerball drawing on Monday features a staggering jackpot of $1.1 billion, with a cash option available of about $503.4 million. This jackpot ranks as the sixth largest in Powerball history. Notably, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at 1 in 292 million.
Winners have a timeframe of 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes. Stay updated on the latest lottery news and stories by visiting El-Balad.
