One $2 Ticket, One $1 Million Win: Mississippi Powerball Success Story
By Gaurav Bisht |
Published July 28, 2026 01:50 am GMT
A $2 Powerball ticket turned into a $1 million payday for one lucky lottery player in Tupelo, Mississippi.
The winning ticket was sold at Sprint Mart #38 and matched all five white ball numbers in Saturday night's Powerball drawing, earning the game's second-tier prize.
Quick Highlights:
- 🎉 Prize Won: $1 million
- 🎟️ Ticket Cost: Just $2
- 📍 Sold In: Tupelo, Mississippi
- ⏳ Claim Deadline: Winners have 180 days from the drawing date to collect their prize at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters in Flowood.
While one player is celebrating a life-changing win, the excitement isn't over yet. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $633 million, with a cash option of approximately $277.3 million for Monday night's drawing, giving players another shot at a massive jackpot.
