$1.3 Billion Jackpot Winner Revealed

Powerball announced today that a lucky ticket sold in Oregon has won the whopping $1.326 billion jackpot in the latest draw. This incredible prize was won by matching all 5 white balls (22-27-44-52-69) and the red Powerball, which was number 9.

Record-Breaking Prize

This prize has been awarded after 41 consecutive drawings, breaking the previous records set in 2022 and 2021. Despite its face value of $1.326 billion, the winner will receive approximately $621 million after taxes. They can choose to receive the full amount in installments, with an initial payment followed by 29 annual payments over the course of 29 years.

Powerball’s History-Making Prize

This is the fourth-largest prize in Powerball history and the eighth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The chances of winning the Powerball jackpot with all 6 numbers being a perfect match are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. As the jackpot increases to billions of dollars, ticket sales surge, making it even more difficult to win.

Powerball Across the Country

Powerball is available in 45 states, including Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. This wide availability ensures that millions of people have the opportunity to participate in this exciting lottery.

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