One lucky person won Wednesday night’s $473.1 million Powerball jackpot drawing.
The winning ticket matching all six numbers was sold in Arizona, according to a statement released by Powerball officials. No further details were provided as to where exactly the winning ticket was sold.
The numbers drawn were: 62, 68, 61, 11, 36. The Powerball number was 4 with a multiplier of 2.
“Due to strong ticket sales, the jackpot climbed beyond earlier estimates to $473.1 million at the time of the drawing with a cash option of $283.3 million,” Powerball officials said.
The winner will now get to choose between an estimated annuity of $473.1 million, which will be paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or the lump sum of $283.3 million payment, prior to taxes.
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