Memphis Resident Wins $2 Million Powerball Prize

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A lucky winner in Memphis, Tennessee has claimed a $2 million Powerball prize after matching five of the five numbers drawn and using the Power Play option. The winning ticket was sold at the Exxon Food Mart on the corner of Summer Avenue and North Graham Street in the High Point Terrace neighborhood.

Why it matters

This is an exciting win for the Memphis community, as large lottery prizes like this are relatively rare in the area. The $2 million prize will have a significant impact on the winner's life and could potentially inspire more residents to play the lottery and chase their own dreams of a life-changing windfall.

The details

According to the Tennessee Lottery, the winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Exxon Food Mart in the High Point Terrace neighborhood of Memphis. The ticket holder matched all five white ball numbers drawn, but missed the Powerball number. By using the Power Play option, the $1 million prize was doubled to $2 million.

• The winning Powerball drawing took place on Saturday, February 19, 2026 at 10 p.m.

What’s next

The winner of the $2 million Powerball prize has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize from the Tennessee Lottery.