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A fortunate Powerball player in Augusta has won a significant $100,000 prize from a ticket purchased at Pick N Pay. The winning ticket matched four of the five drawn white-ball numbers and the Powerball number during a recent drawing. The winner opted for the Power Play multiplier, doubling their initial prize. Amidst a series of lottery wins in the area, other players have also claimed substantial prizes, contributing to the vibrant lottery activity in Augusta, which supports educational funding in the state.
Augusta, Georgia – A Powerball player in Augusta has won a substantial prize of $100,000 from a ticket purchased at a local store. The winning ticket was bought at Pick N Pay, located on Tobacco Road near Deans Bridge Road. The ticket successfully matched four of the five drawn white-ball numbers along with the Powerball number in the drawing held on July 2, 2023.
The winning numbers in this drawing were 07, 19, 21, 54, and 63, with the Powerball number being 21. The player had opted for the Power Play multiplier, which resulted in their initial $50,000 prize being doubled to $100,000, as the chosen multiplier for this particular drawing was 2X. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for July 5, 2023, with an estimated jackpot of $190 million.
In addition to the Powerball winner, a resident from Meansville recently claimed a top prize of $1 million playing the $1,000,000 Power Blitz scratch-off game. The winning scratch-off ticket was purchased at Chevron Food Mart, located at 1782 Highway 19 North in Thomaston.
Lottery activity in Augusta has been particularly vibrant lately, as another player won $10,000 in the Tuesday midday Georgia Five drawing with a ticket purchased from Coliseum Lotto, situated at 808 11th Street. Moreover, a Georgia Lottery player from Fortson won $50,000 in Powerball with a ticket bought at Mulberry Grove Chevron. This ticket matched four white-ball numbers and the Powerball, which included the numbers 01, 02, 03, 57, 59, and Powerball number 09, while also utilizing the 2X Power Play option.
In addition to these wins, a resident in Tucker won $10,000 playing Keno! through the Georgia Lottery mobile app. Winners across Georgia have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes, ensuring that many individuals have the opportunity to collect their winnings.
The Georgia Lottery system is designed to benefit the state’s educational funding, with proceeds from lottery ticket sales directed towards this crucial initiative. Recently, notable wins also include a player who won $2 million in a separate Powerball drawing, with the winning ticket purchased at Truby Chevron in Lawrenceville.
For players who win prizes of $600 or less, they have the option to claim their winnings at any Georgia Lottery retailer, a Lottery office, or through the mail. For larger prizes exceeding $600, claims must be made at the Georgia Lottery Headquarters or at any district office. Additionally, prizes up to $25,000 can be claimed at Georgia Lottery kiosks located at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Players interested in the Powerball must select five numbers from a range of 1 to 69 for the white balls, and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. The game presents nine different ways to win, allowing for excitement and various opportunities for players. The multipliers available through the Power Play option add an extra layer of potential winnings, making the game even more appealing to participants across Georgia.
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