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Illinois Wins $1 Billion Powerball | Dover News
A billionaire winner just emerged in Illinois after hitting the biggest Powerball jackpot in three months — a staggering $1 billion, tying for eighth-largest in history. The winner can choose between $455 million upfront or $1 billion paid over 29 years, with most opting for the lump sum. This win breaks a dry spell and follows Powerball’s recent launch in the UK. Odds? One in 292 million — pure luck. Four other tickets missed only the Powerball number, each winning $1 million, while one in Massachusetts doubled to $2 million with Power Play. Over 3 million more tickets claimed smaller…
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