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- A Roanoke Rapids man won a $209.3 million Powerball jackpot with a $2 ticket.
- The prize is the third-largest in North Carolina’s lottery history.
- The winner chose a lump sum payment, taking home $68.6 million after taxes.
A historic lottery win out of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, is making headlines after the Halifax County winner struck it rich with one $2 ticket.
According to lottery win records, the jackpot represents the third-largest in North Carolina history. The ticket was purchased Jan. 21 and the prize money was claimed only one day afterwards on Jan. 22. However, the winner chose to remain anonymous following the claim ? N.C. law allows winners of Powerball prizes worth $50 million or more to stay anonymous for up to 90 days after claiming said prize.
Now we know who won.
Here’s everything we know about North Carolina’s third-largest recorded Powerball win.
NC man wins Powerball jackpot: Who won the January $209.3 million Powerball jackpot?
Richard Kee Jr., a resident of Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County, won a $209.3 million jackpot playing Powerball, according to a news release from the North Carolina Education Lottery. His winning ticket was purchased on Jan. 21.
Where was the winning NC Powerball ticket sold?
The lucky ticket was purchased at West 10th Mart, located on West 10th Street in Roanoke Rapids. The retailer received a $50,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket, a standard incentive for stores that sell major lottery winners.
Biggest Powerball wins in NC
According to Powerball records from PortalSeven.com, the $209.3 million prize is the third-largest in N.C. history. The only recorded wins of larger prizes in the Tar Heel State include a $564 million prize for a ticket drawn Feb. 11, 2015, in Shallotte, and a $344.6 million prize for a ticket drawn June 1, 2019, in Hope Mills.
How much are taxes on a Powerball jackpot?
Kee, who chose the lump sum payment option of $95.3 million, took home $68.6 million after required federal and state tax withholdings.
What is the Powerball jackpot now?
The jackpot for the Saturday, April 25 Powerball drawing is worth an estimated $118 million, or a cash value of $53.9 million according to powerball.com.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Your last chance to purchase a ticket before any drawing is at 9:59 p.m. or 9:57 p.m. if you’re buying tickets online.
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket?
You can purchase a Powerball ticket for $2, and you can add a $1 Power Play for a chance to multiply all your winnings by up to 10x (unless you hit the jackpot). Players can also add a Double Play for an additional $1 for a second chance at a $10 million jackpot.
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.
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