
Anonymous Illinois Powerball Winner Claims $1.04B Jackpot
An anonymous lottery winner in Illinois has claimed the $1.04 billion Powerball prize from the Aug. 12 drawing, choosing the lump-sum option after purchasing a single $2 Quick Pick ticket in Quincy. The ticket was sold at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh (310 N. 36th St.) in Quincy, which earned a $500,000 bonus. The prize ranks as the second-largest lottery win in Illinois history and the eighth-largest Powerball payout. The winner spent weeks with legal/financial advisers before filing the claim; the run that produced the jackpot generated substantial state funding and retailer winnings.








