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A Missouri lottery player has stepped forward to claim one of the two winning tickets in the record-setting $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot. T
he drawing took place on September 6, 2025, and two tickets matched the numbers: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with Powerball 17. One ticket was sold in Missouri, the other in Texas. The Missouri winner opted for the lump sum option of $410.3 million (before taxes), instead of the annuity offer of $893.5 million over 30 years.
Key Prize Details
The jackpot is the second-largest Powerball prize in U.S. history. It came after 41 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner. Below are the core figures:
| Detail | Missouri Winner | Twin Winner Details |
|---|---|---|
| Winning Numbers | 11-23-44-61-62 / PB 17 | Same numbers |
| Lump Sum Option | $410.3 million (before taxes) | Same option available |
| Annuity Option | $893.5 million over 30 years | Same amount |
| Location where Ticket was Bought | A QuikTrip gas station in north St. Louis County | Fredericksburg, Texas |
| Prize Record | Largest ever claimed in Missouri | Same level as Texas winner |
Winner Profile & What Happens Next
The Missouri ticket holder, who describes himself as a “homebody”, made the trip to Jefferson City to claim the prize at the Missouri Lottery headquarters.
He says he plans to slow down for a while — spending more time with his wife, relaxing, and letting the moment sink in. He noted that the win is difficult to grasp: after many sleepless nights post-drawing, he now faces the life-changing reality of wealth.
Because both Missouri and Texas have laws allowing lottery winners to stay anonymous, the identity of the Missouri winner remains private.
Taxes, Take-Home Amount, and Bonus
Though the lump sum choice was chosen, the actual take-home amount will be significantly less once federal and state taxes are applied. Missouri imposes a 4% state tax on lottery winnings, which reduces the amount compared to the Texas winner (who does not pay state income tax).
Additionally, the QuikTrip store that sold the winning ticket in Missouri will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling a jackpot-winning game.
Broader Context & Records
- The previous largest Powerball win in Missouri was $293.7 million (set in 2012).
- By winning this jackpot, the Missouri ticket holder now holds the state record for highest lottery prize claimed.
- Powerball odds are extremely steep — about 1 in 292.2 million to match all six numbers.
- This win caps off a long jackpot drought of 41 drawings without a winner.
Community Reaction & Impact
Local reactions are a mix of excitement and amazement. Lottery officials are already working to confirm payment and public announcements, in accordance with the anonymity laws.
For many Missouri residents, this win reinforces the dreams lottery players have had for decades, while also putting a spotlight on how lottery revenues, taxes, and store bonuses work.
One of the two tickets that matched all six numbers in the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot belonged to a Missouri winner who chose the lump sum of $410.3 million, becoming the biggest lottery prize winner in Missouri’s history.
Between steep odds, tax implications, and a dramatic story, this win is more than just numbers — it will reshape the life of the winner. For now, Missourians can celebrate hard-luck turned fortune, but also reflect on just how rare and transformative such a win truly is.