Two winning Powerball tickets sold in Missouri and Texas will split the nearly $1.8 billion jackpot, the second-largest in the game’s history. The winners, who have not been identified, can choose between 30 annual payments or a lump sum of about $410 million each before taxes. #powerball #lottery #winners #missouri #texas

A winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth more than $1.8 billion was sold in Arkansas on Wednesday. The winner can choose between a lump-sum cash payout of nearly $835 million before taxes or the full $1.8 billion paid out over 30 years. Under Arkansas law, the winner’s identity can remain confidential for up to three years if they choose. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports for TODAY. #TODAYShow