Big wins are popping up across the States as Powerball fever pitches, with two lucky ticket holders in Texas and Arkansas waking up as new millionaires. The tickets for Wednesday night's draw are now worth $2 million apiece, according to lottery officials.
The rich winning numbers, unveiled for the midweek draw, were 3-8-41-56-64, with the Powerball 18, KENS5 reported. One of the golden tickets was sold at Winner's Corner on Rockwood Lane in Austin, Texas. While it missed the powerball, it nailed the five other numbers. The lucky player's decision to opt for a Power Play, doubled their winnings from $1 million to a crisp $2 million.
Not to be outdone, a piece of paper with the same weight in cash was sold in Arkansas, which also matched five numbers and took advantage of the Power Play option. Results further down the pay scale in Arkansas saw a sprinkle of smaller, yet significant wins: two Match 4 wins at $100, one Match 4 + Power Play scoop of $300, and one Match 3 + Powerball win of $100, according to Magnolia Reporter.
Lottery aficionados without the golden ticket need not despair, for the Powerball rolls on, swollen to a hefty $535 million for Saturday's drawing—a jackpot that could furnish a luxurious life full of zeroes in one's bank account, for sure. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot hangs ripe for the plucking at $28 million for Friday night. So, whether it's the anticipation of watching numbered balls leap or the thrill of victory just within reach, lottery players have ample chance to write their own rags-to-riches narrative.
