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WinnersOhioOctober 2, 2026
Grandfather of 15 Wins Powerball
RaspaPro Summary
Alvis, a Wellston resident, won $150,000 playing Powerball after his wife found the ticket. He had previously won $499 and $500 on scratch-off tickets. After taxes, he will receive $109,875.
Key points
- •Alvis won $150,000 playing Powerball.
- •The winning ticket was purchased at Kash Stop 13 in Wellston.
- •After taxes, Alvis will receive $109,875.
- •Powerball drawings occur Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 pm.
Why it matters
This story highlights that big wins can happen, even for players with prior smaller wins. It also shows the importance of checking tickets, as Alvis's wife found the winning ticket.
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Powerball
- Current jackpot: $760 Million (October 30, 2026)
- Next draw: Saturday, Oct 31 · 10:59 PM ET
Official release
WELLSTON, OH – Alvis has been on a lucky streak. He recently won $499 on a $1 scratch-off and then another $500. But nothing prepared him for his biggest win yet.
He and his wife went to their granddaughters’ volleyball game, and his wife found his Powerball ticket in the car. When he checked it later that night, he was completely surprised at what he saw – $150,000!
The winning numbers were 17-21-29-42-49 +7.
After mandatory federal and state taxes of 26.75%, he will receive $109,875.
The self-proclaimed jack of all trades said that when he wins, he likes to share the wealth and help other people. He plans to build a garage, pay off some bills and help those in need. And spoil the grandkids of course!
Alvis purchased his winning ticket at Kash Stop 13 located at 5 N Pennsylvania Ave. in Wellston.
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, at 10:59 pm. The next drawing will be held on Saturday October 2, 2026, with an estimated jackpot of $440 million.
He and his wife went to their granddaughters’ volleyball game, and his wife found his Powerball ticket in the car. When he checked it later that night, he was completely surprised at what he saw – $150,000!
The winning numbers were 17-21-29-42-49 +7.
After mandatory federal and state taxes of 26.75%, he will receive $109,875.
The self-proclaimed jack of all trades said that when he wins, he likes to share the wealth and help other people. He plans to build a garage, pay off some bills and help those in need. And spoil the grandkids of course!
Alvis purchased his winning ticket at Kash Stop 13 located at 5 N Pennsylvania Ave. in Wellston.
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, at 10:59 pm. The next drawing will be held on Saturday October 2, 2026, with an estimated jackpot of $440 million.
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