Overview
- The jackpot ticket was sold at a Murphy USA in Cabot, Arkansas, with winning numbers 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 and Powerball 19 with a 2x Power Play.
- The winner may choose an annuity or a lump-sum cash option estimated at $834.9 million before taxes, and Arkansas’ 3.9% income tax plus any liens or overdue obligations would be withheld.
- State lotteries reported numerous secondary prizes, including $1 million tickets in Michigan and Pennsylvania, a $100,000 win in Minnesota, three Kentucky wins totaling $200,000, and multiple $50,000 prizes in Illinois.
- Retailers receive bonuses for selling large winners, such as a $5,000 payment to Pittston Candy & Cigar Co. in Pennsylvania for a $1 million ticket.
- Claim deadlines differ by state, with Arkansas and Kentucky setting 180 days and Michigan and Pennsylvania allowing one year, while Powerball resets to a $20 million jackpot for the Dec. 27 drawing.