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Powerball player wins big in Western Washington. Here’s where ticket was sold

A Powerball ticket sold in Western Washington missed the jackpot but still won big, according to lottery officials.

The Powerball player matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000 in the drawing on Saturday, March 21, according to a spokesperson for Washington’s Lottery and the national Powerball website.

Here’s what to know:

Where was lucky Powerball ticket sold in Western Washington?

The lucky Powerball ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven convenience store, 3120 South 176th St. in SeaTac.

It takes roughly 26 minutes to drive to SeaTac from Tacoma.

The Western Washington city is about a 20-minute drive from Seattle.

What were winning Powerball numbers?

The winning numbers in Saturday’s Powerball drawing were 12, 28, 36, 41 and 59 with a Powerball of 2, according to the national Powerball website.

How big is the Powerball jackpot right now?

As of Wednesday, March 25, the Powerball jackpot was estimated at $147 million, with a cash value of $66.6 million.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:59 p.m.

What to know about Powerball lottery game

Powerball tickets are sold in 45 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., as well as Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands.

Players may choose their own numbers or have them randomly selected.

“The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball,” the national Powerball website said, noting that “the Powerball jackpot grows until it is won.”

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292,201,338, according to the Washington’s Lottery website.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

This story was originally published March 25, 2026 at 9:16 AM.

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Julia Hawkins
The Bellingham Herald
Julia Hawkins joined The Herald as a service journalism and general assignment reporter in December 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Western Washington University in Bellingham.
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