A San Antonio resident has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize after buying a Quick Pick ticket at a local H-E-B store on the North Side. The winning ticket, purchased at the H-E-B at 17238 Bulverde Road, matched all five white ball numbers (15, 46, 61, 63, 64) but fell short of the red Powerball number 1 in the Aug. 18 drawing. The ticket also won an additional $4, bringing the total prize to $1,000,004. The winner chose to remain anonymous, according to a Monday news release.
Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and roll over until someone wins. To win the grand prize, players must match all five white balls and the Powerball. Drawings take place three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
What this means for players and the community:
– Quick Picks can yield big results, and anonymous winners often choose to protect their privacy.
– The store where the ticket was purchased may see increased traffic and local interest in lottery draws.
– For players who believe they could have a winning ticket, always verify numbers after each drawing and contact the official lottery for the claim process.
A hopeful note: big lottery prizes keep drawing attention to local retailers and the idea that a single ticket can change someone’s life, underscoring a broader sense of possibility for hopeful players.