$50,000 Powerball Winners in Dyersburg, Knoxville

NASHVILLE— As the mega jackpot for Powerball continues to soar, thousands win prizes from the eight other prize levels along the way. Last night, two lucky players from Knoxville and Dyersburg won $50,000 each by matching four of the five white numbers drawn plus the red Powerball.

The $750 million jackpot for Saturday has an estimated cash value of $428.6 million and is the third largest in Powerball game history and the fourth largest ever. The jackpot has been growing since it was last won on Aug. 11 in New York.

No information about the $50,000 winners is available until the prizes are claimed.

About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products. Since January 20, 2004, the Lottery has raised more than $4.6 billion to fund designated education programs, including after-school programs, college grants and scholarships and the Governor’s Drive to 55 initiatives.

In addition to the educational beneficiaries, players have won more than $12.6 billion in prizes and Lottery retailers have earned more than $1.2 billion in retailer commissions.

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