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Powerball Jackpot Winner In North Carolina !

January 22, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

A player in North Carolina won Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot of $209.3 million !

A single ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing. The winning numbers were 11–26−27−53−55 and the Powerball was 12.

The lucky ticket owner has a choice of an estimated annuity of $209.3 million paid in 30 payments over 29 years or a lump sum payment of $95.3 million.

The winner should sign their winning ticket to establish ownership and secure it in a safe place.

The winner has 180 days to claim their prize.

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