A lucky Missouri man recently won a substantial Powerball prize, just in time for his retirement. However, he remained unaware of his newfound fortune for several weeks.
A lucky man bought a ticket at a convenience store in O’Fallon and won a $50,000 prize by matching four of the five white-ball numbers.
The Powerball drawing on July 17 produced the following winning numbers: 24-27-32-47-66, with a Powerball number of 26. If someone had matched all five white balls, they would have won a $1 million prize. As for the jackpot, it was estimated to be $76 million on July 17.
The chances of winning the $50,000 prize are 1 in 913,129.18.
O’Fallon is located approximately 35 miles northwest of St. Louis, making it a convenient drive from the city.
Gambling can be a harmless form of entertainment for many individuals. However, for others, it can become a destructive addiction that has the power to devastate lives and tear families apart.
If you or someone you care about exhibits indications of gambling addiction, you have the option to seek assistance by contacting the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the website of the National Council on Problem Gambling website.