The town of Smithfield in Virginia may potentially be home to a fortunate Powerball lottery winner with a prize of $2 million.
The Virginia Lottery officials have declared that a victorious ticket for the Powerball drawing on August 19 has been purchased in the southeastern region of Virginia.
The ticket that won the multi-state lottery was bought at Rushmere Station Food Mart, a convenience store situated at 4761 Old Stage Highway in Isle of Wight County.
Should a Virginian emerge victorious, they will join a list of other recent notable winners hailing from the Old Dominion State.
Powerball winner’s winning numbers
The individual from Smithfield who purchased the ticket chose the victorious lottery numbers as 13, 23, 47, 55, and 58. Nonetheless, the upcoming millionaire failed to match the Powerball number of 23.
The Powerball website confirms that on August 19, the Smithfield winner was the sole player who successfully matched all five numbers, securing a significant seven-figure prize.
If the winner had also matched the Powerball number, they would have won the grand prize of around $22 million. After successfully matching the first five numbers, the player’s chances of matching the crucial Powerball number were 1 in 26.
Rushmere Station Food Mart is awarded $100,000 by the Virginia Lottery for selling the winning ticket.
When playing Powerball, the chances of winning the $1 million prize are 1 in 11,688,054.
In contrast, the Smithfield winner opted to spend an additional dollar on the Power Play feature. When Power Play is chosen, the winnings of smaller winners are boosted by different multipliers. Nonetheless, for the Smithfield buyer and the other five-ball $1 million winners, the prize consistently doubles, reaching a total of $2 million.
Did you win the Powerball?
Have you won the lottery, whether it’s for this particular draw or perhaps another one? Prioritize signing the back of your ticket right away to confirm your ownership.
You definitely don’t want to end up as a cautionary tale in lottery history because of a ticket that got lost or stolen.
Furthermore, it is important to note that you must claim the prize within 180 days from the drawing date. Specifically, in this situation, the deadline for claiming the prize falls on Feb. 15, 2021.
If you’re prepared to claim the $2 million prize, make sure to reach out to the Virginia Lottery. Additionally, it is advisable to engage the assistance of a lawyer beforehand.
Attention Virginia residents: Lottery winners in possession of a prize exceeding $10 million have the option to claim their winnings anonymously. On the contrary, all other winners, including the individual who purchased the Smithfield ticket, will have their identities and photographs disclosed to the public.
About Powerball
The Powerball drawings take place twice a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting at 10:59 p.m. EST. These drawings are televised on various TV stations across Virginia and can also be streamed live on VALottery.com.
During a Powerball drawing, five numbers are selected from a pool of 69 white balls. Subsequently, the Powerball number is chosen from a collection of 26 red balls.
The chances of winning the Powerball jackpot by correctly matching all five white balls and the red Powerball are 1 in 292,201,338. Meanwhile, smaller prizes, such as matching the Powerball alone, begin at $4.
You can play Powerball in 45 states, including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
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