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Multiple $1M Tickets Reported As Powerball Grows

PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2025, 2:43 PM ET

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Columbia, South Carolina, officials confirmed on Monday that a Powerball ticket sold locally matched the five white balls, producing a $1 million prize while similar tickets appeared in Georgia and other states. National lottery officials reported no jackpot winner since Sept. 6, causing the top prize to climb to an estimated $775 million for the next drawing. Winners claimed smaller multimillion-dollar prizes and state lotteries noted revenues earmarked for education. Draw numbers, retailer locations, and prize claim deadlines were published by state lottery offices and reported by local outlets. Multiple outlets confirmed. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Faro B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Sept. 6 — Two winning tickets in Missouri and Texas split a $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot.
Nov. 15 — Rougemont, N.C. player claimed a $200,000 Powerball prize after a 4X Power Play.
Nov. 26 — South Carolina outlets reported a $1M ticket sold at Best Stop in Columbia matching five white balls.
Dec. 1 — Georgia and South Carolina each had reported $1M five-number winners; state lotteries published winning numbers and locations.
Early December — Top Powerball jackpot estimate rose to about $740–$775 million with next drawings scheduled.

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Who Benefited

Retailers, state lottery agencies, and education programs benefited through increased ticket sales and revenue allocations following the large Powerball drawings.

Who Impacted

Individual jackpot hopefuls did not win the top prize; households that spend significant amounts on tickets may experience financial loss.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Retailers, state lottery agencies, and education programs benefited through increased ticket sales and revenue allocations following the large Powerball drawings.

Who Impacted

Individual jackpot hopefuls did not win the top prize; households that spend significant amounts on tickets may experience financial loss.