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$2 million Powerball ticket winner sold in North Carolina

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NORTH CAROLINA — A winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold in North Carolina following the Monday, March 16, 2026 drawing, lottery officials confirmed.

The winning numbers for the drawing were 7, 10, 20, 47, 52, and the Powerball number was 20. The Power Play multiplier for the drawing was 2x. The estimated jackpot for the drawing stood at $89 million, with a cash value of approximately $40.5 million.

While no jackpot winner was immediately reported, the $2 million ticket sold in North Carolina matched five white balls and included the Power Play option, doubling the standard $1 million prize.

Officials have not yet released the location where the winning ticket was purchased. The winner has a limited time to come forward and claim the prize.

Powerball drawings are held three times a week, and lottery officials encourage players to check their tickets carefully.