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Milwaukee Resident Strikes Lottery Gold with $1 Million JackpotMilwaukee Resident Strikes Lottery Gold with $1 Million Jackpot In a life-changing turn of events, a Milwaukee resident has emerged as the sole winner of a staggering $1 million jackpot in the Wisconsin Lottery’s Powerball drawing. The lucky individual, whose identity has not yet been released, matched all five winning numbers (7, 18, 24, 39, and 41) and the Powerball number (10) on the March 18, 2023, drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Kwik Trip on Howell Avenue in Milwaukee. The store owner, who declined to be named, expressed excitement and disbelief upon learning of the windfall. “I’m thrilled for the winner. It’s amazing to think that someone in our community is now a millionaire,” said the store owner. The winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize. Lottery officials urge the holder of the winning ticket to sign the back immediately and contact the Wisconsin Lottery at 608-266-7777 to schedule an appointment to claim their winnings. The $1 million jackpot is the largest Lottery prize won in Milwaukee this year. The announcement has sent waves of excitement throughout the city, as residents dream of their own lottery fortune. “This win just shows that anyone can be a winner,” said Wisconsin Lottery Director Cindy Polzin. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and dream big.” The Wisconsin Lottery is a vital source of revenue for the state, generating over $600 million in fiscal year 2022 for property tax relief and other educational programs.