Small town buzzing over identity of its $1B Powerball winner: ‘Like a murder mystery’
A convenience store in Quincy, Illinois, is awaiting the identification of the person holding a Powerball ticket worth $1.04 billion, sold there on Wednesday night. Store manager Jon Marshall said the uncertainty has captivated the small community, comparing the search for the winner to a murder mystery.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Hy-Vee Gas Fresh & Fast convenience store in Quincy. Marshall, 47, said he learned during the early hours that his shop had sold the jackpot-winning ticket, while the winner’s identity had not yet been made public.
- Quincy awaits identification of its $1.04 billion Powerball winner.
- The winning ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee convenience store.
- Store manager says the mystery has gripped the town.