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$399.4 Million Powerball Ticket Sold at Lexington Store
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is the fourth largest jackpot in Powerball history.
The largest Powerball jackpot winning ticket was sold at a store in Lexington, according to the S.C. Education Lottery.
The Murphy Express at 4873 Augusta Road sold the winning ticket worth $399.4 million.
The ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night, making it the fourth largest jackpot in Powerball history, officials said. The numbers are: 7 - 10 - 22 - 32 - 35 Powerball: 19.
The winner can receive $233 million or take an annuity paid over 29 years for $399.4 million.
What are the odds of winning a Powerball jackpot? Answer: 1-in-175 million.
Lottery officials urge the winner, who has yet to be identified, to sign the back of the ticket, put it in a safe location and seek financial or legal advice from a trusted source before claiming your winnings.
Wednesday's jackpot wasn't the only win in South Carolina.
A $1 million winning ticket sold at the Tiger Express at 1257 Elm St. in Hampton, officials said. The ticket holder correctly matched the first five numbers drawn.
If you won the $399.4 million lottery ticket, what would you do with the money? Tell us in the comments.
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