Quincy Store Manager Confirms He Didn't Win the $1.04B Powerball Jackpot

Key points

• The winning ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh in Quincy, Illinois, on August 12, 2026.
• Store manager Jon Marshall learned of the win at 3 a.m. on August 13 and confirmed he was not the winner.
• The store is set to receive a $500,000 bonus for selling the jackpot ticket.
• The winner can choose between a $450.5 million lump sum or an annuity totaling $1.04 billion.
• Illinois law allows winners of prizes over $250,000 to remain anonymous, potentially keeping the winner's identity secret.

Background

This follows earlier reports from August 14 and 15 regarding the same event, which noted the store's $500,000 bonus and the ongoing mystery surrounding the winner's identity. The jackpot is the second-largest in Illinois history and the eighth-largest in Powerball history.

How outlets are covering it

Both Yahoo Style Canada and Fox News report that manager Jon Marshall was not the winner and that the store will receive a $500,000 bonus. Yahoo Style emphasizes Marshall's personal reaction and his hope that the winner is a local resident, while Fox News highlights the community's curiosity and the 'murder mystery' nature of the unidentified winner. Both outlets agree that the winner's identity may remain unknown due to Illinois anonymity rules for large prizes.

Why it matters

The story highlights the significant financial impact of lottery wins on local businesses and the legal provisions that allow winners to remain anonymous, affecting community engagement and local economies.

What to watch

The winner has one year from the August 12 drawing to claim the prize, with a 60-day window to choose the lump-sum option. The store will continue to receive a $500,000 bonus, and the community may continue to speculate about the winner's identity.