KTVH (KTVH) (Helena) reported a recent lottery winner story: Illinois Player Wins Largest Powerball Lottery Jackpot of the Year.

An Illinois ticket won the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday, ending a 32-drawing streak without a winner and resetting the prize to $20 million.

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Source attribution: Based on reporting by KTVH (KTVH) (Helena), published or discovered August 13, 2026.

Source URL: https://www.ktvh.com/us-news/illinois-player-wins-largest-powerball-lottery-jackpot-of-the-year

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