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Don Sweeney

The Sacramento Bee

Don Sweeney has been a newspaper reporter and editor in California for more than 35 years. He is a service reporter based at The Sacramento Bee.

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Powerball player just misses $474 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas

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Powerball player just misses $474 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas

Updated November 10, 2025 10:18 AM

Powerball player just misses $421 million jackpot — but wins big in Texas

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Powerball player just misses $421 million jackpot — but wins big in Texas

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Powerball players just miss $404 million jackpot — but still win big in Texas

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Powerball players just miss $404 million jackpot — but still win big in Texas

Updated November 3, 2025 10:43 AM

Mega Millions player wins $2 million in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

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Mega Millions player wins $2 million in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player wins big in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player wins big in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

Updated October 14, 2025 12:38 PM

Powerball player wins $100,000 prize in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player wins $100,000 prize in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

Updated October 6, 2025 12:21 PM

Powerball player just misses $148 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas

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Powerball player just misses $148 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas

Updated September 29, 2025 10:53 AM

Powerball player wins $100,000 prize in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player wins $100,000 prize in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player hits $1.8 billion jackpot in Texas. Where was lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player hits $1.8 billion jackpot in Texas. Where was lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player wins $2 million in Texas as jackpot hits $1.7 billion

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Powerball player wins $2 million in Texas as jackpot hits $1.7 billion

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Powerball players win $150,000 in Texas as jackpot reaches $1.1 billion

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Powerball players win $150,000 in Texas as jackpot reaches $1.1 billion

Updated September 1, 2025 9:55 AM

Powerball player wins $200,000 in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

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Powerball player wins $200,000 in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

August 28, 2025 2:14 PM

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