Cumberland Celebrates First Million-Dollar Powerball Win of 2024

The small town of Cumberland, Wisconsin, is abuzz with excitement following the news of a local winning a $1,000,000 Powerball ticket, marking the first major win of its kind in the state for 2024.

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A Big Win in a Small Town

The winning ticket for the January 24 drawing was sold at Cumberland Cenex on Carlone Street. The ticket matched five of the five Powerball numbers (1-5-32-50-64) but missed the Powerball number 8. Vernita Craine, the store manager, expressed her excitement, noting that this is the biggest win for the store, which has been operational for three years.

Community Enthusiasm

Cumberland, often referred to as the Island City and ranking as the 231st most populated city in Wisconsin, is eagerly awaiting the revelation of the winner. The local community hopes the winner is a resident of the area.

Retailer Incentive

Under the Wisconsin Lottery's Retailer Performance Winning Ticket Incentive program, Cumberland Cenex will receive a $20,000 bonus. This incentive is particularly significant for the small store and is expected to be a substantial help.

Claiming the Prize

Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings. Detailed information on prize claiming can be found on the Wisconsin Lottery website and via their mobile app.