A retailer in Berks County is celebrating after selling a winning Powerball ticket valued at $1 million for the drawing held on November 1. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the ticket matched five out of the five white ball numbers — 2, 26, 43, 44, 62 — to secure the impressive prize, although it fell short of matching the red Powerball number.
The Giant Food Stores located at 4655 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township, will receive a $5,000 bonus for the sale of this winning ticket. However, the identity of the ticket holder remains unknown, as the Pennsylvania Lottery does not disclose winner information until prizes are claimed and tickets validated.
Winners have a full year from the drawing date to claim their prizes, and it is recommended that they sign the back of their tickets immediately. In addition to the $1 million winner, over 36,600 other tickets from the same drawing also won various prizes, prompting players to check their tickets for potential winnings.
As excitement builds, the estimated Powerball jackpot for the next drawing, scheduled for tonight, November 3, is a substantial $419 million, with a cash option worth $198 million. This latest drawing promises to attract many hopeful players, fueling the dreams of even more potential winners.