One lucky Pennsylvania woman is $1 million richer.
Officials from the Pennsylvania Lottery presented a commemorative check to the winner of a recent $1 million Powerball ticket, which was sold for the Saturday, November 1, drawing.
The check presentation was held at GIANT, located at 4655 Perkiomen Avenue in Exeter Township, right where the million-dollar winning ticket was sold.
The winner, Debbie Truckermiller of Berks County, shared that she occasionally plays Powerball, especially when the jackpot is high. At that time, the jackpot stood at an estimated annuity worth $400 million, or $190.7 million in cash.
“I was there doing some grocery shopping,” said Truckermiller. “I didn’t find out I won until Monday, November 3.”
Truckermiller explained that she was washing the dishes when she thought to check her ticket to find out if it was a winner.
“I saw something on Facebook that our local TV station had posted and thought, ‘Oh, I should check my ticket!’” said Truckermiller. “I immediately yelled for my husband! I was jumping up and down and he kept saying, ‘Give me a minute, let me find my glasses.’”
Truckermiller shared that after it sank in for her and her husband, they called their two adult children to share the great news.
“I think we’ll help them pay off some student loans, do some renovations, vacation, and invest,” said Truckermiller, who said she works in the finance industry. “We love to travel and go to sporting events. Our favorite football team is the Eagles, of course!”
Lottery officials said Truckermiller’s ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 2-26-43-44-62, but not the red Powerball 22, to win $1 million.
“On behalf of the Pennsylvania Lottery, we’re thrilled to celebrate Debbie’s win,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “During the season of giving, we’re proud to see how Lottery proceeds help provide meals, transportation, and essential services for seniors.”
The retailer, where Truckermiller’s winning ticket was sold, will receive a $5,000 bonus.
If you’re feeling lucky, the Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated annuity value of $546 million, or $255 million cash, for the next drawing on Saturday, November 15.
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