The winner of a Powerball jackpot is fighting to remain anonymous. (Reuters)
A single ticket sold at a supermarket in Staten Island, N.Y., won Saturday’s Powerball jackpot worth more than $245 million, lottery officials said Sunday.
Saturday’s winning numbers were: 5, 43, 56, 62, 68, with the Powerball 24, and PowerPlay, 2x.
Advance Newspapers reported the location of the winner, citing information from the New York State Lottery’s website.
A secondary prize of $2 million was awarded to a winner in Florida and a tertiary prize of $1 million to a winner in Georgia, the report said.
Powerball’s jackpot hasn’t been hit in over seven weeks, NJ.com reported.
Saturday’s jackpot winner will reportedly receive a payment of $147 million before taxes.
Next Wednesday’s lottery win resets to $40 million.
The Powerball lottery is played in 44 states in addition to D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. A $2 entry ticket provides a one in a 292 million chance of winning.
Winners are announced before 11:00 p.m. eastern on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
