Powerball Winner Plans to Buy a Home After Near-Jackpot Miss

A resident of North Carolina, Daryl Steinhoff, is celebrating after winning $2 million in the September 1 Powerball drawing. He narrowly missed the record $1.2 billion jackpot, missing only the red Powerball number for the top prize.

Steinhoff matched all five white balls using family numbers and paid an extra dollar for the multiplier, which doubled his prize to $2 million. He was unaware of his win until the following morning when he received an email notification. Overjoyed, he shared his excitement with loved ones before claiming his prize in Raleigh.

Daryl Steinhoff with a check for $2 million — Daryl Steinhoff holds a giant check for $2 million after matching all five white balls. His after-tax earnings were $1.44 million.

Steinhoff plans to use his winnings toward a new home. He commented, “The next day I got an email saying I won. I was ecstatic and couldn’t believe it. I called my daughter and girlfriend to share the news.”

In addition to Steinhoff, another anonymous player in Montana won $2 million by matching five white balls and using the power play at a store in Missoula. The winner claimed their prize on September 5, with Montana officials encouraging others to trust their instincts.

After a 42-draw streak without a jackpot winner, the Powerball jackpot soared to nearly $2 billion. It was eventually split between two players from Missouri and Texas, who won the $1.79 billion prize. The jackpot will be paid either as an annuity over 29 years or as a one-time lump sum of around $410 million before taxes.

Lucky Powerball player in North Carolina — A player in North Carolina who almost hit the jackpot but won $2 million, purchased at a local store.

Overall, several players matched five white balls, with multiple winners walking away with $1 million prizes across various states, highlighting the game’s ongoing popularity and near-miss stories.