Fort Wayne Powerball Ticket Won $100,000

A local player matched four white balls and the Powerball in the latest drawing to secure a six-figure prize.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Gambling

Fort Wayne Powerball Ticket Won $100,000

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A Powerball ticket purchased in Fort Wayne has won $100,000 after matching four white ball numbers and the Powerball in the October 7, 2026, drawing. The prize was doubled from its original value thanks to a 2X Power Play multiplier.

Why it matters

The win highlights the frequency of lottery activity in Indiana, a state that has produced 40 Powerball jackpot wins to date. Such prizes provide significant windfalls for local players while contributing to the overall excitement surrounding national lottery drawings.

The winning ticket was sold at Phil's One Stop #2, located at 1810 W. Coliseum Blvd. The winning numbers for the October 7 drawing were 11, 13, 14, 21, 65 and the Powerball 19.

The players

Phil's One Stop #2

This is the Fort Wayne retail location where the winning Powerball ticket was purchased.

The details

The player hit four of the five white balls plus the Powerball, which originally qualified for a $50,000 payout. Because the ticket included the 2X Power Play option, the total winnings were increased to $100,000.

Timeline

  1. The winning numbers were drawn on October 7, 2026.

  2. The next scheduled Powerball drawing will take place on October 10, 2026.

Culture Shift

This prize is part of the ongoing history of the Indiana lottery, which has now produced 40 Powerball jackpot wins. The win reflects the continued public engagement with national lottery games as players chase increasingly large multi-million dollar jackpots.

Winning tickets like this remind local shoppers to check their numbers immediately after every draw. Players who purchased tickets at Phil's One Stop #2 should verify their entries against the October 7 winning numbers to confirm if they are the holder of the prize.

The takeaway

Lottery players should always check their tickets promptly to ensure they do not miss a claim window. Using multipliers like the Power Play can significantly boost prize totals for those who match partial number sets.

What happens next

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for October 10, 2026, with an estimated jackpot of $516 million.

Further reading

For more information on state gaming trends, visit Gambling.

Source note: This article includes information reported by WOWO 1190 AM | 107.5 FM.

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