A single ticket sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois, won the record-breaking $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday night, according to multiple reports. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69; with a Powerball number of 9. This is the largest Powerball jackpot won so far in 2026 and the eighth-largest in the game's history.
Key Takeaways
A single Powerball ticket sold at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois, won a record-breaking $1.04 billion jackpot on Wednesday night. The winning numbers were 4-26-66-67-69 with the Powerball number of 9.
- Single ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois wins $1.04B Powerball jackpot
- Winning numbers: 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69; Powerball number: 9
- Winner can remain anonymous as Illinois does not require disclosure for prizes over $250K
- Cash value option is $450.5 million or annuity of $1B over 29 years
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Ticket Location | Broad Agreement | $1.04B Powerball jackpot won at Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois. | |
| Winning Numbers | Broad Agreement | Winning numbers: 4-26-66-67-69; Powerball number: 9. | |
| Cash Value Options | Broad Agreement | $450.5 million lump sum or annuity of $1B over 29 years. | |
| Jackpot History | Broad Agreement | $2.04B Powerball jackpot won in California in November 2022. |
Winning Ticket Location
Broad Agreement$1.04B Powerball jackpot won at Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy, Illinois.
Winning Numbers
Broad AgreementWinning numbers: 4-26-66-67-69; Powerball number: 9.
Cash Value Options
Broad Agreement$450.5 million lump sum or annuity of $1B over 29 years.
Jackpot History
Broad Agreement$2.04B Powerball jackpot won in California in November 2022.
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The winning ticket was purchased at the Hy-Vee Gas station at 310 N. 36th Street in Quincy, about 311 miles southwest of Chicago near the state border with Iowa, as reported by CBS News and The Guardian. The Illinois Lottery confirmed that the winner matched all six numbers to secure the jackpot.
The Hy-Vee gas station receives a $500,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket. According to CBS News, Harold Mays, president of the Illinois Lottery, expressed excitement over the win and highlighted how Powerball tickets purchased during this jackpot run helped generate funding for Illinois public schools.
The winner has one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. They can choose between a lump-sum payment of $450.5 million or an annuity paid out over 30 years, increasing by 5% each year, per CBS News and The Guardian. Both options are before taxes.
The Powerball jackpot had climbed to the billion-dollar mark after a three-month drought without a top-prize victor. This win marks the first time since December that a ticket has won over $1 billion in Powerball history, as noted by CBS News and The Guardian. The next drawing on Saturday night will have a jackpot of $20 million.
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