2 tickets strike gold in record Powerball jackpot

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Story Created: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:38 AM

Story Updated: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:38 AM

CHICAGO (AP) - The richest Powerball jackpot ever - and the second-largest top prize in U.S. lottery history - has been won. The question now becomes: Who are the lucky winners waking up to new lives as multimillionaires?
   
Powerball officials said early Thursday that tickets sold in Arizona and Missouri matched all six numbers to win the record $579.9 million jackpot.
   
The numbers drawn Wednesday night are: 5, 16, 22, 23, 29 and Powerball of 6.
   
It was not clear whether the winning tickets belonged to individuals or groups. Arizona lottery officials said early Thursday morning they had no information on that state's winner or winners but would announce where it was sold during a news conference later in the day. Lottery officials in Missouri did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.

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