Even though a player in North Carolina missed the $258 million jackpot, they still won a lot of money.
The player got a ticket for the Sept. 30 drawing that matched all but one number. The ticket was worth $50,000 because of this.
The numbers that won were 9-11-30-43-69 on the white balls, and the Powerball number was 20.
Where did the ticket get sold? McClatchy News was told in an email by the N.C. Education Lottery that it came from the lottery’s regional office on West W.T. Harris Boulevard in Charlotte.
A player won a lot of money when their lucky ticket matched four white balls and the red ball. It was just one number away from winning the even bigger cash prize, which, according to the Powerball website, was worth about $258 million that night.
People who win the Powerball in North Carolina have about six months to cash in their prizes. People who work for the lottery told people about the $50,000 winner early on October 1, before the lucky ticket holder could come forward.
On September 29, the lottery wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) that another $50,000 Powerball ticket was bought online in Hays, a town in Wilkes County. This led to the huge win.
What to know about Powerball
To win the Powerball prize, a player must match all five white balls with the red Powerball.
It is 1 in 292,201,338 likely that someone will win the jackpot.
You can buy tickets on the day of the drawing, but prices and times vary from state to state.
You can watch the drawings live or on TV every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
In 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, you can play Powerball.
A lot of people can bet or play games of chance without getting hurt. Some people, though, become addicted to gaming and lose their families and lives as a result.
If you or someone you care about is showing signs of being addicted to gaming, you can get help by calling 1-800-522-4700 or going to the website for the National Council on Problem gaming.