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    Jackpot-winning Powerball Ticket and $2 Million Winner Sold in Maryland

    January 21, 20214 Mins Read
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    A Maryland retailer in Allegany County sold a jackpot-winning ticket worth $731.1 million for the January 20, 2021 Powerball drawing. In addition, a second-tier winning ticket with the Power Play option worth $2 million was also sold in Maryland in Washington County. No more details about the retailers are currently available.

    The Jackpot Prize

    The estimated annuity value of $731.1 million is the fourth-largest in Powerball history and the sixth-largest in U.S. lottery history. The estimated cash value of the prize is $546.8 million.

    It is by far the largest prize in the Maryland Lottery’s history, easily outdistancing the $218.6 million share of a $656 million Mega Millions jackpot claimed anonymously by The Three Amigos in the March 30, 2012 drawing.

    The jackpot winner has the choice to take the $731.1 million paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years; or the $546.8 million lump sum payment. The annuity payments increase by 5% each year. All amounts are before taxes and are estimates based on ticket sales and interest rates. Federal tax is 24%. Maryland state tax is 8.95%.

    Second-Tier Prizes

    There were 13 second-tier prizes won in the January 20, 2021 Powerball drawing, including one ticket sold in Maryland with the Power Play option, which doubled the prize to $2 million.

    The 12 prizes of $1 million each were won in: California (2), Georgia (2), Illinois (2), Maine, Michigan, New Jersey (3) and Oregon. Prizes in California are paid on a pari-mutuel basis and differ from the fixed prize amounts.

    The Winners and the Claims Process
    Lottery winners in Maryland have the right to remain anonymous to claim the prize. Lottery claiming deadlines (typically 182 days) have been extended during Maryland’s COVID-19 state of emergency. Any ticket that reaches its expiration date while the state of emergency remains in effect can still be redeemed for up to 30 days after the date that the state of emergency is lifted.

    What Comes Next

    As soon as possible, we will email you with additional information, including the name and location of the retailers that sold the jackpot-winning ticket and $2 million winning ticket, and details on interview opportunities with Maryland Lottery Director Gordon Medenica.

    Noteworthy Facts and Figures

    This is the first Powerball jackpot hit in Maryland since an anonymous winner claimed a $128.8 million jackpot in the December 24, 2011 drawing. It is the third overall Powerball jackpot win in Maryland. The other was a $108.8 million prize claimed anonymously in the September 7, 2011 drawing.

    The last Powerball jackpot hit came in New York in the September 16, 2020 drawing. Wednesday night’s drawing was the 36th since then, making this the longest jackpot roll in Powerball history.

    Top 10 Powerball Jackpots

    The $731.1 million jackpot is the fourth-largest in Powerball history. The top 10 are:
    1. $1.586 billion, January 13, 2016 in California, Florida and Tennessee
    2. $768.4 million, March 27, 2019 in Wisconsin
    3. $758.7 million, August 23, 2017 in Massachusetts
    4. $731.1 million, January 20, 2021 in Maryland
    5. $687.8 million, October 27, 2018 in Iowa and New York
    6. $590.5 million, May 18, 2013 in Florida
    7. $587.5 million, November 28, 2012 in Arizona and Missouri
    8. $564.1 million, February 11, 2015 in North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Texas
    9. $559.7 million, January 6, 2018 in New Hampshire
    10. $487.0 million, July 30, 2016 in New Hampshire
    The $731.1 million jackpot is the sixth-largest in U.S. lottery history. The top 10 are:
    1. $1.586 billion, January 13, 2016, Powerball in California, Florida and Tennessee
    2. $1.537 billion, October 23, 2018, Mega Millions in South Carolina
    3. $970 million (est.), January 22, 2021, Mega Millions drawing
    4. $768.4 million, March 27, 2019, Powerball in Wisconsin
    5. $758.7 million, August 23, 2017, Powerball in Massachusetts
    6. $731.1 million, January 20, 2021, Powerball in Maryland
    7. $687.8 million, October 27, 2018, Powerball in Iowa and New York
    8. $656 million, March 30, 2012, Mega Millions in Kansas, Illinois and Maryland
    9. $648 million, December 17, 2013, Mega Millions in California and Georgia
    10. $590.5 million, May 18, 2013, Powerball in Florida

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