Three Shelby County Residents Win Big in Tennessee Lottery

Three residents of Shelby County, Tennessee, have claimed substantial prizes in the Tennessee Lottery, enhancing their holiday season significantly. A ticket sold at the Food Mart on Quince Road in Memphis earned one winner a noteworthy prize of $1 million by matching five of the six Powerball numbers in the latest drawing.

In addition to this major win, two other residents took home considerable sums. One Memphis resident won $100,000 after matching four numbers along with the Powerball using the Power Play feature. This winning ticket was purchased at the All in One Shelby located on East Shelby Drive. Another individual from Germantown won $50,000 by matching four of five numbers plus the Powerball in the Double Play drawing, with the ticket bought at Fast Gas on Poplar Avenue.

The local victories come at a time when interest in the Powerball is soaring. The jackpot has now reached an impressive $1.7 billion, marking it as the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. history. Despite no top winner emerging from the latest drawing, the increasing jackpot has attracted a significant number of players nationwide.

The winning numbers drawn were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, with the Powerball being 7, as reported by various local news outlets including FOX13 Memphis. Following these wins, ticket sales at local vendors have surged, reflecting the heightened excitement surrounding the lottery. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for December 24, 2023, promising even more opportunities for players hoping to strike it rich during the festive season.