Bells resident wins $1 million after matching five numbers on Powerball ticket bought in Denison

Bells, Texas – A resident of Bells is celebrating a life-changing windfall after claiming a $1 million Powerball prize from the March 29 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Speed Track, located at 815 W. Crawford St. (Suite 103) in Denison.

Although the winner has chosen to remain anonymous, Texas Lottery officials confirmed that the ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers drawn — 7, 11, 21, 53, and 61 — missing only the red Powerball number, which was 2. Matching five white ball numbers without the Powerball earns a second-tier prize of $1 million.

Life-Changing Luck Without the Jackpot

The lucky player chose their numbers manually rather than through the Quick Pick option. While they did not match the red Powerball for the top prize, their second-tier win still guarantees a significant boost to their financial future. The Powerball Grand Prize typically begins at $20 million and grows with each drawing until someone wins.

Had the player added Power Play to their ticket for an additional $1, the prize could have doubled to $2 million. With Power Play, non-jackpot winnings can multiply by two, three, four, five, or even ten times, depending on the multiplier drawn. The 10X option is only available when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.

Ongoing Drawings and Big Prizes

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:12 p.m. CT, allowing players multiple chances each week to take home major prizes. To win the grand prize, players must match five numbers out of 69 and the Powerball number out of 26.

This recent win is a reminder of how close players can come to the grand jackpot and still secure a sizable payout. While the lucky Bells resident remains anonymous, their win stands as an inspiring story for hopeful Powerball players across Texas.