Illinois Wins $1 Billion Powerball | Durham News

A one-billion-dollar Powerball jackpot just landed in western Illinois, breaking a three-month dry spell and becoming the eighth-largest prize ever. The winner can take the full amount over 29 years or opt for $455 million upfront — most choose the lump sum. Four other tickets came close, each winning $1 million, while a Massachusetts player with Power Play doubled their prize to $2 million. Over 3 million smaller prizes were also claimed. The jackpot has already reset to $20 million for next Saturday’s draw — a reminder that against all odds, someone’s dream just got real. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc6723d81e3fb1e5