Two Powerball players from Missouri and Texas will share the estimated $1.8 billion jackpot after Saturday’s drawing, marking the second-largest US lottery prize in history. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with Powerball number 17. The Texas ticket was purchased at a gas station in Fredericksburg, while Missouri’s winning location remains undisclosed. Saturday’s victory ended a three-month streak without a jackpot winner, following 41 consecutive drawings since the last win on May 31. Winners typically choose the cash option ($826.4 million before taxes) rather than the annuity’s 30 payments over 29 years. Powerball odds stand at 1 in 292.2 million. (Newser)
