Although the record-setting $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot was not won in West Virginia, the state still produced winning tickets, including one worth $1 million, a $100,000 ticket, and two $50,000 tickets during the 42 consecutive drawings — the longest in game and lottery history.

“While we didn’t hit the jackpot here in West Virginia, we had players with big wins and that is quite exciting,” West Virginia Lottery Acting Director David Bradley said in a news release. News

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.8B; $100k winner purchased in WV

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The Associated Press reported Powerball players in Missouri and Texas won the nearly $1.8 billion jackpot Saturday, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game’s three-month drought without a big winne

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