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$209.3 million Powerball jackpot won in Roanoke Rapids

January 22, 2026 Posted by NC Lottery at 9:36 AM
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A lucky lottery player in Roanoke Rapids just won Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot of $209.3 million.

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

The winning ticket came from West 10th Mart on West 10th Street in Roanoke Rapids.

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

The winner has 180 days to claim the prize.

The win marks the sixth time that North Carolina has had a Powerball jackpot winner and the eighth time that a player in the state has won either a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.

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1/22/2026 01:04 - Sharon S.

Lord I'm so happy a North Carolinian won the huge JACKPOT! BOUT TIME!!!!! Seemed like we weren't ever gonna get on the books to win! They were sooooooo far and in between!!!

1/22/2026 11:49 - Tony T.

woooooot!!!

1/22/2026 11:42 - Floyd P.

Glad to see a NC winner come through! Meantime, today's NCEL Cash Drop Digital Instant on the site for 10 free games - save your money. Out of the 10 -- I was 0-10, not even a nickel won. A total ripoff!!

1/22/2026 10:38 - Henry W.

congrats!

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