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Texas Powerball player who split $1.78B jackpot revealed — after selecting one number by mistake
The Texas Powerball ticketholder who split the $1.78 billion jackpot in September revealed they selected the numbers by accident — but are “blessed” to share the life-changing money with their community.
Seven Bridges Revocable Trust, a group out of Fredericksburg, Texas, stepped forward Monday to claim its half of the second-largest grand prize in Powerball and US lottery history.
The group chose to receive their winnings in a one-time lump sum of $410.3 million.
Numbers were selected by the group, who usually pick at random but decided to make it personal, choosing digits that “were meaningful to them,” the Texas Lottery said on Monday.
The group purchased the ticket at Big’s 103 gas station in Fredericksburg, a rural city, 75 miles west of Austin, but later realized one of the numbers they picked was different from what they had planned to select.
The winning numbers were: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 and the Powerball was 17.
Members of the group didn’t find out about their lucky accident until they were on their way to church the next morning, causing them to pull over to confirm their transformative win.
The ticketholder stashed the life-changing ticket in their glovebox and went inside the church, according to the lottery.
“We are Texas true to the state and its values. We believe in family, in faith, and in the blessings that come through both. This is a moment of gratitude for us, a blessing we plan to enjoy and share with those who are special to us and who serve our community,” the group told the state lottery through a lawyer.
“We ask for privacy as we look forward to enjoying our lives together as a family. God bless Texas,” the statement added.
The group did not say which number they planned to select.
The gas station received a $250,000 bonus from the lottery for selling the jackpot-winning numbers.
It was the third time a Powerball jackpot was sold in Texas, and first since a $564.1 million grand prize was won in Austin back in 2015.
“We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with the claimant of the largest jackpot prize in Texas Lottery history,” Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Executive Director Courtney Arbour said. “This record-setting prize shows that any Texas Lottery ticket could be the next big winner, all while helping to generate vital funding for public education and veterans’ services right here in Texas.”
Seven Bridges Revocable Trust will split the $1.78 billion prize with an anonymous winner in Missouri who also chose the lump sum option last month.
The Show-Me State ticketholder purchased their winning ticket at a QuikTrip convenience store in St. Louis, describing himself as a “homebody.”
“I’m like a homebody. The perfect day is sitting at home doing what I do — relaxing,” the winner told the state lottery after claiming his half of the prize. “I’m a millionaire, a multimillionaire, and I’m doing laundry last night.
“It’s the best problem I’ve ever had,” he said.
No one has claimed the Powerball grand prize since Sept. 6 and the jackpot sits at $295 million for Saturday night’s drawing.
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U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico promise to serve all in El Paso
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico discusses key public issues in Texas during the first stop of his Frontera Tour July 11, 2026 in El Paso.
The two candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas are making stops across the Lone Star State this week.
Democrat James Talarico and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to South Texas as the two go head-to-head in the Nov. 3 General Election to replace U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Cornyn lost his reelection bid to Paxton in the Republican Primary Election.
The campaign tour continues for Talarico after hosting townhalls in El Paso and Marfa as part of his “Frontera Tour,” while Paxton is holding a “Rally in the Valley” in McAllen.
Here’s where the candidates will be in Texas.
Paxton heads to McAllen for ‘Rally in the Valley’
Paxton is heading to McAllen for his “Rally in the Valley” event at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. He’ll be joined by National Border Security Council President Paul Perez, TX-28 Nominee Tano Tijerina, and TX-34 Nominee Eric Flores.
The all-ages event will take place at University Draft House Townlake McAllen, 100 West Business 83, and spots can be reserved at eventbrite.com.
Talarico to visit Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Laredo
Talarico continues his “Frontera” tour with a stop in Del Rio on Monday, July 14.
“Gather with your family, friends, and neighbors to hear from James about taking his fight against Big Money and corruption to Washington. Together, we can win back power for working people in a system that’s rigged for the ultra-wealthy,” the event page states, adding that the program will be short and voters can greet Talarico after.
Here are the stops on Talarico’s “Frontera” tour:
Monday, July 13:
- 3 p.m. Memo’s Restaurant, 804 E Losoya St. in Del Rio
- 7 p.m. International Center For Trade, 3295 Bob Rogers Drive in Eagle Pass
Tuesday, July 14:
- 6 p.m. La Posada – San Agustin Ballroom, 1000 Zaragoza St. 107 in Laredo
Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@gannett.com, @NatassiaPaloma on X, natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma on Facebook.
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