DECATUR (MEIGS COUNTY) – A seven-figure Powerball win is the stuff of dreams—and dreams do come true, as seen in Tennessee this past weekend.

Alan W., a retiree from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, found out about his million-dollar win late Saturday night, Dec. 10, 2022, after checking the Powerball ticket he purchased for that drawing. He woke his wife up soon after, at around 2 a.m., to share the good news.

“She didn’t believe me and told me to go to sleep,” he joked to Rebecca Paul, Lottery president and CEO, who was on-hand to help mark the occasion. “I did go back to bed, and I slept like a baby!”

Alan’s ticket, sold at Piggly Wiggly, 17619 State Hwy. 58 North in Decatur, matched all five white numbers drawn. It’s the 362nd Tennessee Lottery ticket sold worth $1 million or more.

For details about how to play Powerball and other Lottery games, visit tnlottery.com or any of the more than 5,000 Lottery retailers throughout the state.

About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products. Since January 20, 2004, the Lottery has raised more than $6.6 billion to fund designated education programs, including college grants, scholarships, Drive to 55 initiatives and after-school programs. In addition to the educational beneficiaries, players have won more than $18.2 billion in prizes and Lottery retailers have earned more than $1.7 billion in commissions.

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