UPDATE: The $1 million Powerball prize has been claimed.

Original story below…

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland Powerball player is a new millionaire after missing out on the top prize in the March 18 drawing. While the player didn’t win the $645 million jackpot, they won $1 million.

The player bought a second-tier ticket at the Royal Farms located at 7204 York Road (21212). The ticket had the following winning numbers: 10, 17, 20, 39, and 44, with the Powerball being 16 and the Power Play multiplier being x3. The lucky player has 182 days to claim their prize.

The Maryland Lottery is encouraging all winners to sign the back of their tickets and put them in a safe location. Players that win more than $25,000 must redeem their prize in person or by mail. The Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore is open by appointment only.

The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $687 million for the Wednesday, March 20 drawing. This is the second Powerball jackpot to top $600 million in 2024, following the $842.4 million jackpot won in New Year’s Day in Michigan.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.