Powerball jackpot winner claims $209.3 million prize

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Pb Jackpot Winner Map State Blog 1 22 26 — Single winning Powerball ticket sold in Roanoke Rapids (Photo: NC Education Lottery)

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The lottery player won Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot of $209.3 million claimed their prize.

The player who chose to remain anonymous for 90 days, arrived at lottery headquarters on Thursday. They chose the lump sum payment of $95.3 million and after taxes, took home $68.6 million.

This was the second largest prize won in North Carolina’s lottery history.

The ticket came from West 10th Mart on West 10th Street in Roanoke Rapids. The retailer will receive a $50,000 bonus incentive for selling the winning ticket.