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Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion lottery jackpot
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The jackpot amount is substantial, estimated to be over $1 billion.
A significant lottery win has been reported in another state. The winning ticket was sold in Illinois, where a player matched all six numbers in a recent Powerball drawing. The jackpot amount is substantial, estimated to be over $1 billion.
This life-changing prize was won on a ticket that matched every number in the drawing, according to the lottery organization. Further details about this win can be found through the lottery organization or other news sources, such as ABC13 Houston. 04 billion.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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