$1.04 billion Powerball winner remained anonymous for nearly a month; finally claimed the prize in Illinois
- PC: Illinois LotteryA $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner in Illinois has finally claimed the prize nearly one month after the August 12 drawing, ending the mystery over who held the winning ticket.
- The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, bought a $2 Quick Pick for a single line of Powerball numbers at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy.
- The Illinois Lottery confirmed the jackpot was the second-largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois and the eighth-largest in Powerball history.
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- PC: Illinois LotteryA $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner in Illinois has finally claimed the prize nearly one month after the August 12 drawing, ending the mystery over who held the winning ticket.
- The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, bought a $2 Quick Pick for a single line of Powerball numbers at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy.
- The Illinois Lottery confirmed the jackpot was the second-largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois and the eighth-largest in Powerball history.
Sources: Times of India