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One lucky winner hits the Powerball $1 billion jackpot

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · August 12, 2026 · 1 min read

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A massive prize has been won in the Powerball lottery. The winning ticket was purchased in Illinois. Details of the win include a jackpot of over $1 billion.

The winner has options for receiving the prize money. They can choose to receive it in one payment or in multiple payments over many years. Further information about the win is available from the lottery officials, including the specifics of the prize payout options and the winning numbers that were drawn.

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Category: local · Published: August 12, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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One lucky winner hits the Powerball $1 billion jackpot

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