Kentucky sells 2 $50K Powerball tickets; jackpot hits $1.7B

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The current Powerball $1.7 billion jackpot run continues to draw in players with two more big wins in Kentucky.

Kentucky Lottery officials said two $50,000 winning tickets were sold in London and Florence, respectively.

Wednesday night’s winning Powerball® numbers were: 03 – 16 – 29 – 61 – 69 and Powerball 22. The winning tickets matched four white balls winning numbers and the Powerball®, winning $50,000.

The jackpot is now an estimated $1.7 billion, the third largest jackpot in the history of the game, for Saturday night’s drawing. The estimated cash value is $770.3 million.

The $50,000 winning tickets were purchased at the following retailers:

This current jackpot run, which started May 31, 2025, has produced several big wins in Kentucky including a $1 million win from Monday night and a $1 million winning ticket sold at the Kroger at 1670 Starlite Drive in Owensboro on July 7.

There have also been nine $50,000 winners of the third prize, including one $150,000 ticket purchased with the Power Play feature to the ticket.

Winners have 180 days from the drawing in which they won to claim their ticket.

The Kentucky Lottery advises the winners to:  

• Sign the back of their tickets.
• Keep them in a secure location.
• Claim their prize within 180 days from the date of the drawing.

Winners must claim their prizes at lottery headquarters – 1011 W. Main St. in Louisville.

Winners should contact the lottery at 1-877-789-4532 to make an appointment to claim their prize.