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Missouri Lottery Winner Claims Half of $1.787 Billion Powerball, Chooses $410.3 Million Cash

State law keeps his identity confidential following a 42-draw run that produced two winning tickets.

Overview

  • The Missouri ticket-holder claimed his share this week from the Sept. 6 drawing that ended a 42-draw rollover and produced two jackpot winners, the other in Texas who has not been publicly identified.
  • He elected a one-time cash payment of about $410.3 million instead of a 29-year annuity valued at $893.5 million.
  • Missouri allows lottery winners to remain anonymous, so officials did not release the claimant’s name.
  • Lottery officials said this is the largest prize ever administered by Missouri.
  • In a statement, the winner said he plans to spend more time with his wife and “just do me for a year.”