Verify your lottery tickets: $1 million Powerball prize purchased in Prince George's County.

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A lucky person bought a Powerball ticket at a gas station in Hyattsville and won $1 million! The winning numbers were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49, and the Powerball was 1.

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A lucky person in Prince George's County kicked off the new year with a bang by winning a $1 million Powerball prize! The winning ticket was purchased at Green Meadows Exxon on Riggs Road in Hyattsville, according to the Maryland Lottery.

The Powerball draw on New Year's Day had the fifth-largest jackpot in its history, reaching a whopping $842.4 million. The winning numbers were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49, and the Powerball was 1.

The Maryland winner matched the first five numbers, securing a second-tier win. Similar million-dollar tickets were also sold in California, Connecticut, and Florida, as announced by Powerball.

Lottery winners in Maryland have 182 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. It's recommended that big winners sign the back of their ticket immediately and schedule an appointment to collect their winnings.

The jackpot-winning ticket, which matched all six numbers, was sold in Michigan. The fortunate winner can opt for either 29 annual payments or a lump sum of $425.2 million. What a way to start the year!

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