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Illinois player wins largest Powerball lottery jackpot of the year
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Justin Boggs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the lottery and its winners can be found through NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
A massive lottery prize has been awarded. The winner, from Illinois, now holds a significant amount of wealth. Details about the winner are not available, but the prize amount is substantial.
The winning numbers have been announced, and other players have also received large payouts. A new drawing will take place soon with a smaller prize amount. Further information about the lottery and its winners can be found through NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
The prize amount and winning numbers are known, but other details are limited. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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