MIDDLETOWN, PA – Amid growing excitement, a Powerball® ticket worth $1 million was sold in Berks County, even as the Powerball® jackpot surges to an estimated $1 billion for tonight’s drawing. The lucky ticket for the March 30 drawing came from Paulino’s Deli & Grocery in Reading, matching five white balls: 12-13-33-50-52, but missing the red Powerball® 23.
This win is no April Fools’ joke, with the jackpot offering a cash value option of $483.8 million. The store that sold the million-dollar ticket, located at 555 North 9th St., Reading, is set to receive a $5,000 bonus.
The winner’s identity will remain a mystery until the prize is claimed and the ticket validated. Powerball® winners have a year from the draw date to claim their prizes. The Pennsylvania Lottery advises that winners who purchased tickets at a retailer sign the back of their tickets promptly. For tickets purchased online, winnings are automatically deposited into the player’s account. Further details on claiming prizes can be found at palottery.com.