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$1.04 billion Powerball ticket sold in Illinois; $1M sold in Florida
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Josh Frigerio , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It is also reported that a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Florida, in addition to the large Illinois win.
04 billion being sold. This major jackpot win is notable, and the winning numbers are from the August 12 drawing. Further details about the winning ticket and numbers can be found through the source.
It is also reported that a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Florida, in addition to the large Illinois win. For those interested in learning more about the winning numbers and the Powerball jackpot, additional information is available from the source, including specifics about the August 12 drawing.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A significant Powerball win has occurred in Illinois, with a ticket worth $1.04 billion being sold. This major jackpot win is notable, and the winning numbers are from the August 12 drawing. Further…
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