AZ Couple Claims $473 Million Winning Powerball Ticket

Written By C.J. Pierre on May 13, 2022Last Updated on January 30, 2025

One Arizona pair has many reasons to rejoice. After purchasing the$ 473 million jackpot-winning ticket for the April 27 Powerball drawing, they claimed millions.

For the Arizona Lottery, it was a prize that made history. No one has ever hit a winning solution that large in Grand Canyon State.

But the match goes on. Following a update, the Powerball jackpot is beginning to increase once more. On whom may Lady Luck then shine?

Unknown AZ few steps forward to say their award.

According to Arizona Lottery officials, a couple from Gilbert, Arizona, bought the jackpot-winning ticket from a QuikTrip gas station near Gilbert and Warner Roads on April 26.

The energy ball was 4 and the winning statistics for that carving were 11; 36; 61, 62; and 68. The ratio for Power Play was 2x. The winnings totaled$ 473.1 million. It is the biggest jackpot ever won on a single tag in the background of Arizona.

According to Gregg Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery, as the Powerball rolled over the past few days, we saw several winners from across the state. & ldquo, We are thrilled for the winning pair who stepped forward to win this historic payout, and we are even more excited about Arizona’s potential benefits from this significant victory. & rdquo,

The few accepted$ 283.3 million in cash payment after requesting permanent privacy. Edgar offered the pair his congratulations.

According to Edgar,” The Arizona Lottery is all about realizing goals and doing great for our society.”

Furthermore, the QuikTrip gas station, where the couple purchased the ticket, is receiving a $50,000 bonus from the Arizona Lottery.

After more, the Powerball jackpot is rising.

People have a 1 in 25 chance of taking home the reward, according to Powerball officers. The likelihood of winning the jackpot, but, skyrocketed to 1 in 292.2 million.

This was the second time this year that people had won the Powerball pot. The jackpot is currently worth$ 83 million, with a$ 47.6 million cash value. That’s not even close to$ 473 million.

But, it might not take long to return to historical levels. According to drawing officials, high ticket sales drive up the jackpot.

Each year, Powerball offers three opportunities to become a billionaire. The following gathering will take place on Saturday, May 13.

Picture by AP / Tony Dejak
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CJ Pierre is a multimedia journalist now residing in the Phoenix – Metro Area in Arizona. He has been covering news and sports for over a century for both website and TV channels. He was born and raised in Minneapolis and an student of Minnesota State University: Moorhead. CJ has encounter as a writer and video and has covered higher school, college and professional sporting throughout his career. Most importantly following Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Vikings and North Dakota State University sport.

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