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A lottery player in North Carolina matched all six balls to win the $209.3 million jackpot on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Someone in North Carolina is holding a Powerball ticket worth $209.3 million, according to the N.C. Education Lottery. It happened in the Wednesday night drawing, so the winner may not yet know.
After the recent drawing, the NC Powerball winner has come forward to claim the $209 million prize.
RALEIGH, NC — A lone Powerball ticket sold in North Carolina hit the jackpot on Wednesday night, matching all six numbers to claim the $209 million grand prize — the first major Powerball win of 2026.
A lottery player in Halifax County won Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot of $209.3 million, N.C. Education Lottery officials announced on Thursday.
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Jan. 28, 2026, results for each game: Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.