A lucky lottery player in Duluth, Minnesota, is starting the week with a reason to celebrate after winning $100,000 in the latest Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Miller Hill Super One, a popular grocery store located on Burning Tree Road.
The winning draw took place on Saturday, August 23, and according to the Minnesota Lottery, the ticket matched four of the regular numbers along with the Powerball. What made the prize even bigger was the addition of the Power Play option, which doubled the standard $50,000 prize to $100,000.
The winning numbers for that night’s draw were 11, 14, 34, 47, and 51, with the Powerball number being 18. The Power Play multiplier was 2.
What Power Play Means
Power Play is an optional feature that players can add to their tickets for an extra $1 per play. When chosen, it multiplies non-jackpot prizes by the drawn multiplier, which is usually between 2 and 10. For Saturday’s game, the multiplier was 2, which meant anyone who would normally have won $50,000 instead took home $100,000.
This small addition turned out to be a big decision for the Duluth winner, doubling their prize instantly.
Winner’s Identity Protected
In Minnesota, lottery winners have the right to remain anonymous unless they choose to come forward publicly. That means unless this winner decides to share their story, their name and exact address will not be revealed. The only detail available at the moment is that the winning ticket was sold at Miller Hill Super One.
For now, the winner is encouraged to sign the back of their ticket immediately and contact the Minnesota Lottery to claim their prize. They will also need to decide whether to take a lump sum payment or receive the money through other payout options, depending on state rules.
Powerball Jackpot Still Growing
While this $100,000 win is life-changing for the lucky Duluth resident, the bigger picture is that nobody won the massive jackpot on Saturday night. Because no ticket matched all five numbers plus the Powerball, the grand prize has continued to roll over.
As of now, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $750 million, making it one of the largest in Powerball history. That’s an amount capable of transforming not just one person’s life, but potentially an entire community.
The next drawing is scheduled for Monday, August 25, and excitement is already building as players across the country rush to buy tickets in hopes of striking it rich.
Powerball Popularity and Chances of Winning
Powerball has become one of the most popular lottery games in the United States. The game is played in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings take place three times a week—on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings.
To play, participants select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Matching all six numbers wins the jackpot. Smaller prizes are also available for partial matches, and adding the Power Play multiplier can significantly increase those prizes, as seen with the Duluth winner.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are extremely slim—about 1 in 292 million. Still, millions of people play regularly, lured by the possibility of a life-changing payout. For many, even smaller prizes like $50,000 or $100,000 are still enough to make a meaningful difference in their lives.
A Community Moment
For Duluth, the win brings excitement to the local community. Even though the prize is far smaller than the jackpot, knowing that someone nearby has won such a significant amount adds to the anticipation of future drawings. Stores that sell winning tickets also share in the excitement, since they often receive a bonus from the lottery for selling the prize-winning ticket.
Miller Hill Super One, the store where the winning ticket was sold, is now part of the story. Regular shoppers may be wondering if it was someone they know, a neighbor, or perhaps even themselves.
Looking Ahead
As the jackpot climbs to $750 million, more people are expected to take their chances in the next drawing. For now, all eyes are on the upcoming Monday night game. Will someone finally hit the jackpot, or will it continue to grow to even more staggering levels?
For one Duluth player, the dream of winning big has already come true with a $100,000 prize. And for everyone else, the hope continues as the Powerball drawing approaches once again.
