Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion; $1 million ticket sold at Aurora, Illinois store
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion but a winning seven-figure ticket was sold in Aurora, Illinois, for last night's drawing.
A $1 million ticket was sold at Joe's Tobacco and Vape at 1945 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, the Illinois lottery said, for matching five numbers. Two other players won $100,000 for matching four numbers and Powerball, plus the Power Play.
Six players matched four numbers and the Powerball to win $50,000 according to lottery officials.
The next Powerball drawing will be held Saturday, Sept. 6.
The $1.7 billion jackpot is the third largest prize in U.S. lottery history.
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