Mauldin Celebrates New Lottery Champion with $50,000 Win!

News Summary

Mauldin, South Carolina, has a new lottery champion! A lucky Powerball ticket purchased at Quik Trip yielded a $50,000 prize for one resident. Although the ticket didn’t win the grand jackpot, it still represents a significant win, as it matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball number during the January 8 drawing. With the odds of winning such a prize set at 1 in 913,129, the fortunate ticket holder has 180 days to claim their winnings. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot rises to $285 million for the upcoming drawing.

Mauldin Has a New Lottery Champion!

Gather around, folks! Big news just hit the charming town of Mauldin, South Carolina! A lucky Powerball ticket purchased at the local Quik Trip has turned one resident’s dreams into reality, bagging them a whopping $50,000 prize! Yes, you read that correctly—half a hundred thousand dollars!

The Winning Ticket

This spectacular ticket was snapped up at the Quik Trip located at 304 West Butler Road, right in the heart of the Upstate area. During the January 8 drawing, this fortunate ticket matched four white ball numbers and the special red Powerball number. Now, although it didn’t scoop up the grand jackpot—which is currently more than $200 million—the ticket holder is still reveling in a significant win!

Here’s the Scoop

For those looking to try their luck, let’s break down the winning numbers for that jackpot drawing: 1, 20, 36, 38, 43 and the Powerball number was 24. With the odds of matching those numbers to snatch a $50,000 prize sitting at a daunting 1 in 913,129, this winner definitely deserves a round of applause!

Claiming the Prize

Now, if you happen to be the holder of this extraordinary ticket, there’s some important info you’ll want to keep in mind. The winner has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize, so there’s no need to rush just yet. It is also worth noting that in South Carolina, lucky lottery winners have a unique advantage—they can remain anonymous. That’s right! So if you’re sitting on a fortune, you don’t have to let the world in on your secret.

Before you sprint to claim your winnings, make sure to sign the back of your ticket securely and stash it in a safe place until you’re ready for your big reveal! And don’t forget, the Quik Trip that sold the winning ticket will also enjoy a little extra perk through a commission for the sale.

What’s Next for Powerball?

In the spirit of excitement, it’s also worth mentioning that since no one hit the grand prize recently, the Powerball jackpot has climbed to a staggering $285 million for the upcoming drawing. Could you be the next big winner? If you’re feeling lucky, make sure to grab your tickets before the cutoff time at 9:59 p.m. on Saturday for the 10:59 p.m. drawing. Tickets are priced at just $2, with the option to add PowerPlay for a little extra cash.

But keep in mind, while the potential reward is high, the odds of snagging the grand prize stand at a mind-boggling 1 in 293 million. Still, you never know—someone has to win, and it could be you!

Stay Informed!

If you’re looking for all the juicy details on claiming your winnings or anything lottery-related, check out the South Carolina Education Lottery website. Your golden ticket to wealth and dreams awaits—happy playing, and may luck be ever in your favor!

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