Powerball jackpot grows to $643 million
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The jackpot for the Aug. 20 Powerball has reached an estimated $643million ($290.6 million cash option). The winning numbers in Monday's drawing are 15, 46, 61, 63, and 64, with Powerball number 1. The Power Play number is 3.
The Connecticut Lottery player was one of eight Powerball players across the nation to win a prize totaling over $100,000 following the drawing, according to Powerball. The player initially won $50,000, and $50,000 was added to their winnings due to a Power Play. The odds of winning were one in over 913,000, according to the Powerball odds page.
According to lottery officials, a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Circle K (2990 N Arizona Ave.) in Chandler. Besides the Powerball win, a Fantasy 5 jackpot worth $156,000 was hit at a QuikTrip (816 W University Dr.) in Mesa.
Grant Hardin, a one-time police chief, evaded authorities for more than 10 days in the rocky terrain and dense vegetation of rural northwest Arkansas. His prison escape plan, hatched over several months, included Sharpie markers and a handmade badge.