A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Middle River, Maryland, for the Saturday, October 17, drawing, while the game’s jackpot continued climbing toward an estimated $607 million.
According to the Maryland Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at Royal Farms, located at 12545 Eastern Avenue in Middle River. As of October 19, the winner had not claimed the $1 million prize.
The winning ticket comes as Powerball players look ahead to the next drawing, with the jackpot estimated at $607 million for Monday, October 19. The estimated cash value was $255.7 million before applicable taxes.
The jackpot has continued to grow since the last winning jackpot ticket was drawn on August 12. With no jackpot winner reported since then, the prize has attracted attention from lottery players hoping to match all the winning numbers.
Maryland Lottery Reports More Winning Tickets
The $1 million Powerball prize was not the only significant lottery win reported in Maryland. Several other winning tickets were sold in Montgomery County during the week of October 12 through October 18, according to the Maryland Lottery.
Among the reported prizes were two $10,000 scratch-off wins and a Racetrax ticket worth more than $11,500.
In Germantown, a $10,000 Silver Bell Bucks scratch-off ticket was sold at Wegmans, located at 20600 Seneca Meadows Parkway.
Another $10,000 prize came from a 10X Cash scratch-off ticket purchased at Safeway at 11201 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton.
Meanwhile, a Racetrax ticket worth $11,543.20 was sold on October 17 at Derwood Beer Wine & Deli, located at 17601 Redland Road in Derwood. The Maryland Lottery reported that the prize remained unclaimed as of October 19.
Winners Still Need to Claim Their Prizes
Lottery players who purchased tickets at the listed retailers may want to check their tickets carefully. However, the available information does not establish whether any of the prizes have been claimed since October 19.
Winners should follow the Maryland Lottery’s official instructions for verifying tickets and claiming prizes. Prize-claim requirements and deadlines can vary depending on the game and prize amount.
The Maryland Lottery provides updates on winning tickets and unclaimed prizes through its official website.
Powerball Jackpot Continues to Draw Attention
The estimated $607 million Powerball jackpot represents the advertised annuity value, while the estimated cash option was $255.7 million. The amount a winner ultimately receives depends on the payout option selected and applicable taxes.
Players should check official Powerball and Maryland Lottery updates for the latest drawing results, jackpot estimates, and prize-claim information.
As of the reported October 19 update, the Middle River Powerball ticket and the Derwood Racetrax ticket were still listed as unclaimed. The status of those prizes may have changed since then.