One Lucky Ticket Wins the August 12, $213.8 Million Powerball Jackpot
After a thrilling 17-draw run, a single lucky ticket sold in Pennsylvania has claimed the monumental $213.8 million Powerball jackpot from the Monday, August 12 drawing. Let’s dive into the details of this life-changing win.
The Winning Numbers
The Powerball jackpot had steadily climbed to an impressive $213.8 million (or $106.4 million in cash) before Monday night’s drawing. The winning combination consisted of the following white ball numbers: 9, 22, 57, 67, and 68, with the Powerball number being 14. The fortunate ticket was purchased at AJ’s Pizza, located at 3565 Harts Run Road in Pittsburgh.
Celebrating the Winner
AJ’s Pizza, the retailer that sold the winning ticket, will receive a well-deserved $100,000 bonus from the Pennsylvania Lottery. Drew Svitko, the Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director, expressed congratulations to both the lucky winner and AJ’s Pizza for their role in this remarkable jackpot victory. Svitko emphasized how proceeds from lottery sales benefit essential programs and services for Pennsylvania’s senior population.
A Year of Jackpot Triumphs
This marks the sixth time in 2024 that the Powerball jackpot has been won. The previous jackpot win occurred on July 3, 2024, when a ticket sold in Ohio secured a $139.3 million prize. For this recent jackpot run, Pennsylvania generated over $16.6 million in sales, resulting in a $6.6 million profit to support older Pennsylvanians. Additionally, more than 22,000 other Powerball tickets from the state won various prizes in Monday’s drawing, including those purchased with Power Play and Double Play options.
Pennsylvania’s Winning Legacy
Pennsylvania has a storied history with Powerball. Since the game’s debut in 1992, this is the 20th Powerball jackpot won by a Pennsylvania Lottery player. The most recent Pennsylvania Powerball jackpot winner prior to this was in August 2022, when a ticket sold in Westmoreland County secured a $206.9 million jackpot. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes, ensuring that the excitement continues for those holding potentially life-altering tickets.
As the dust settles from this incredible win, the Powerball jackpot resets to an estimated annuity value of $20 million (or $10 million in cash) for the next drawing on Wednesday, August 14.
Congratulations to the lucky winner, and may their newfound fortune bring joy and positive change!