A Mississippi lottery player rang in the New Year with a million dollars, at least before taxes.
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Monday that the Powerball drawing on Dec. 31 saw a ticket purchased in Columbus match all five white balls, securing the $1 million prize. If it had landed the Powerball of 26, the ticket would have brought home an estimated $53 million.
The ticket was purchased at a Sprint Mart on Highway 182.
Monday night’s Powerball drawing went without a winner as the grand prize climbs past $105 million heading into Wednesday’s drawing.
“Powerball tickets are $2 per play, with the optional $1 Power Play feature that can multiply non-jackpot prizes or the $1 Double Play add-on for a second drawing and separate prize structure,” the Mississippi Lottery Corporation reminded in a press release.
Powerball tickets are available at authorized retailers statewide. Players can check winning numbers and scan tickets using the official Mississippi Lottery mobile app.
