Missouri man wins $1 million in Powerball, but discovers it 3 months later

A man from Missouri has won a $1 million Powerball prize from a drawing that took place on January 2, 2023.

However, it took him three months to realize his good fortune because he checks his tickets on a schedule.

The man purchased his ticket from a store in Rock Hill, and when his alarm went off to check his tickets three months later, he discovered that he had won $1 million.

His wife initially thought it was a joke. The winner plans to use the prize money to finish some projects around the house and save for retirement.

Powerball is a lottery game played across multiple states in the United States. The game is operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which is a non-profit organization owned and operated by its member lotteries. Powerball was first introduced in 1988, and has since become one of the most popular lottery games in the United States.

Players of Powerball select five white balls numbered from 1 to 69, and one red ball numbered from 1 to 26. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.