Someone has won the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, marking the largest grand prize since last year, according to lottery officials.

The winning ticket was sold at Hy-Vee Gas station in Quincy, Illinois. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were 4, 26, 66, 67 and 69, with a Powerball of 9.

The jackpot winner has not yet been identified. The winner can choose between annual payments or a lump-sum payment estimated at $433 million before taxes.

Many South Florida residents were out Wednesday trying to snag the lucky numbers. Lottery officials said a ticket sold at a Circle K in Lakeland, Florida, matched all five white-ball numbers for a $1 million prize.

Local 10’s Jason Carter spoke with South Florida residents on Wednesday about what they would do if they won a billion dollars.

“I think I would give away at least $200 million to charity or to people, and then I would buy myself a huge, huge mansion,” a woman said.

The game recently expanded to allow players in the United Kingdom to participate.

Illinois player wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot; Florida player wins $1 million

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