LEXINGTON PARK, MD — A Maryland lottery player has claimed a $1 million second-tier Powerball prize from a drawing in early February, as the Powerball jackpot nears an impressive half-billion dollars. The winning ticket was purchased on Groundhog Day for the drawings on February 3, 5, and 7, with the February 3 drawing turning the ticket holder into a new millionaire.
The ticket matched the first five balls — 9, 11, 27, 59, and 66 — on a $6 ticket for the February 3 drawing. The absence of a matching Powerball, which was 19 compared to the 5 on the ticket, resulted in a missed jackpot but secured the $1 million prize as the jackpot continued to grow beyond $206 million.
The Powerball jackpot has escalated to an estimated annuity of $485 million for the March 6 drawing. This jackpot trails behind the Mega Millions, which boasts an estimated annuity of $687 million for its upcoming March 8 draw.
The fortunate ticket was bought at Canopy Liquors in Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County. The retailer will be awarded a $2,500 bonus for selling the second-tier winning ticket, contributing to the ongoing excitement surrounding the lottery in Maryland.
