A Powerball ticket worth an estimated $1.04 billion was sold in Quincy, giving one ticket holder a chance at one of the lottery’s largest prizes. Lottery officials confirmed Thursday that the winning ticket came from Hy-Vee at 310 N. 36th St. in Quincy.
The ticket matched all five white-ball numbers and the Powerball in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 4‑26‑66‑67‑69 with Powerball 9.
The winner has two payout choices. The jackpot can be collected as an estimated $1.04 billion annuity, paid over time, or the winner can choose a $450.5 million pre-tax lump-sum cash option.
The ticket holder must claim the prize through the appropriate state lottery process. Taxes will also affect the final amount received under either option.
The Quincy ticket matched every required number, turning a single lottery purchase into a potential billion-dollar payout. The winner now faces a major decision between long-term annuity payments and the immediate cash option.
