Two Powerball players just miss $409 million jackpot — but still win big in Illinois
Two Powerball tickets sold in Illinois won $1 million each, but just missed the $409 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The tickets matched five winning numbers but not the Powerball in the drawing Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Illinois Lottery said. Another ticket sold in Illinois matched four numbers and the Powerball to win $50,000.