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Powerball player in Illinois wins more than $1 billion

A mystery winner hit the jackpot with a $2 ticket. The prize highlights the huge sums still on offer in U.S. lotteries.

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A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois has won a prize worth more than $1 billion, according to Iltalehti. The winner has not been identified, and the jackpot was claimed with a ticket costing just $2.

The win underscores how a tiny stake can, at least in theory, lead to an extraordinary payout in the U.S. lottery system. For now, the person behind the ticket remains a mystery, and further details have not been made public.

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Iltalehti

Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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