Des Moines Man Wins $50,000 Powerball® Prize
RaspaPro Summary
A Des Moines man won a $50,000 Powerball prize by matching four of five white balls and the Powerball in a recent drawing. He purchased his winning ticket at Hy-Vee in Altoona and claimed his prize at the lottery's main office.
Key points
- •A player won $50,000 in a Powerball drawing.
- •The winning ticket matched four of five white balls and the Powerball.
- •The ticket was purchased at Hy-Vee, and the prize was claimed at the lottery's main office.
- •Powerball tickets cost $2, with an optional $1 Power Play.
Why it matters
This highlights that significant Powerball prizes are awarded for matching several numbers, not just the jackpot. Players can win $50,000 by matching four white balls and the Powerball.
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Powerball
- Current jackpot: $760 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Saturday, Oct 31 · 10:59 PM ET
Official release
CLIVE, Iowa — A Des Moines man has won a $50,000 Powerball prize.
Bill Johnston matched four of five white balls and the Powerball in Wednesday's drawing. He bought his winning ticket at Hy-Vee, 108 Eighth St. SW in Altoona, and claimed his prize Friday at the lottery's main office in Clive.
Players in $2 Powerball choose their first five numbers from a pool of 69, and another number – called the Powerball – from a separate pool of 26. The Power Play option is available for an extra $1 per play.
Since getting its start in April 1992 in 15 states with jackpots that started at a guaranteed $2 million, Powerball has grown into one of the world's biggest and most recognizable lottery games. Today Powerball is played by 49 lotteries with drawings at 9:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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