Knoxville Scratch-Off Ticket Yields $2 Million Lottery Win
A significant lottery win took place last week in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a ticket purchased at Weigel’s on Middlebrook Pike yielded a remarkable $2 million. This win was part of the Mega Millionaire Jumbo Bucks game, according to officials from the Tennessee Lottery.
Tennessee Lottery Highlights
In addition to this winning ticket, the Tennessee Lottery reported that overall winners in the preceding week collected a total of $21.8 million. The excitement surrounding these lottery games is palpable, especially with the Powerball jackpot drawing scheduled for Monday.
Upcoming Powerball Jackpot
The Powerball jackpot has reached an astounding $1.1 billion, marking it as the sixth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The cash option for this jackpot is estimated at $503.4 million.
Odds of Winning
- Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
- Odds of winning the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million
This upcoming drawing will be notable, serving as the 43rd in the current jackpot series. This streak sets a new record for the Powerball lottery, reflecting unprecedented excitement among players.
Recent Historical Context
The last Powerball jackpot win occurred on September 6, resulting in a shared prize of $1.787 billion between two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. As lottery enthusiasts gear up for the drawing, the buzz around the potential financial windfall continues to grow.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for more updates on lottery outcomes and future draws as the excitement unfolds.
