A winning Powerball game was sold at a Walmart in South Carolina. Check your tickets
A person who recently stopped at a Walmart gas station bought a Powerball ticket that turned out to be one number away from winning the game’s grand prize, according to South Carolina Education Lottery officials.
Although the ticket buyer didn’t capture the game’s ultimate prize, they can take consolation in being rewarded with a $50,000 Powerball jackpot, officials said in a news release.
Now the search is underway for the winner.
The five-figure winning Powerball game was sold prior to last Saturday’s drawing at the Walmart gas station Fuel Kiosk at 1415 South Main St. in Darlington, officials said.
The ticket matched four white ball numbers and the red Powerball number, a feat that has odds of 1-in-913,129 of occurring, officials said.
The winning numbers in the March 29 drawing were 7, 11, 21, 53, 61 and Powerball: 2.
The winner has 180 days to claim the prize, according to lottery officials.
The winner will be allowed to retain some privacy, as South Carolina is one of 11 states — along with Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas and Virginia — that allow lottery winners to remain anonymous.
“Sign the back of your ticket and put it in a safe location until you’re ready to come forward to claim the prize,” lottery officials said.
For complete information on claiming prizes, go to sceducationlottery.com.
When the ticket is claimed, the Walmart is expected to receive a commission for selling the winning game.
The jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing is $30 million, according to the game’s website.
Anyone looking to buy a ticket must make a purchase by 9:59 p.m. Saturday for the 10:59 p.m. drawing. Tickets are $2, and could cost more with additional options.
The odds of winning Powerball’s grand prize are 1-in-293 million.
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