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Powerball® Draws for $1 BILLION on Wednesday

7/18/2023 11:06:34 AM

COLUMBIA, SC (July 18, 2023)For only the third time, Powerball® has delivered a $1 BILLION jackpot. If won Wednesday night, the winner can choose a cash payout of $516 million.

Wednesday will mark the 39th drawing in this jackpot run that began in April. The longest stretch before a winner is 41 draws.

In Monday’s drawing two South Carolina tickets came up one number short.

A Powerball® ticket with PowerPlay® worth $200,000 was sold at the Hot Spot #1201 on W Main St. in Easley, and a Powerball® ticket worth $50,000 was sold at the Mit Food Mart on W. Georgia Rd. in Simpsonville.

Tickets for tomorrow’s $1 BILLION jackpot are available at lottery retailers statewide. Tickets cost $2, and in South Carolina must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. for the 10:59 p.m. drawing. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 293 million.

The Lottery is urging players to play smart, to play in moderation and to play responsibly.# # #

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