The all round odds of winning a prize in the game are about 1-in-24.87.
The winner scanned the ticket at a Maryland Lottery retailer's counter ticket scanner, which promptly flashed back a "Congratulations" message and the $2 million prize quantity.
Dr. Edward J. Stanek was president of the Iowa Lottery and one of two males, along with Steve Caputo, who came up with the Powerball game.
If you are planning to obtain a lottery ticket, do it one particular to two hours prior to the drawing, based on your state of residence.
Fans might show up, watch the races and get food but no betting is permitted.