Powerball Jackpot Winner’s Location Revealed: A single ticket has emerged victorious with a rollover Powerball windfall amounting to $1.326 billion subsequent to an initial postponement of Saturday’s draw.
Following an extension in the execution of pre-draw protocols, the Powerball draw took place prior to 2:30am Eastern Time on Sunday.
Powerball officials say ticket sales exceeded the $1.3 billion prize for this weekend. It is the lottery’s fourth largest prize.
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What is the origin of the Powerball winner?
A ticket sold in Oregon that accurately matched all six Powerball numbers—22, 27, 44, 52, 60, and Powerball 9—achieved the ultimate prize.
Powerball Product Group Chair Drew Svitko congratulated the winner of the $1.326 billion jackpot on behalf of the organization. “Achieving the Powerball is not solely about attaining the enormous jackpot; it signifies the ability to manifest aspirations and effectuate constructive transformations on a global scale.”
This marks the second Powerball jackpot victory of 2024. A solitary ticket in Michigan amassed $842.4 million on New Year’s Day.
Will the winner choose an annuity alternative or a lump sum?
The Powerball jackpot winner this weekend can choose between 29 annual installments or a lump sum.
By choosing the ‘annuity option’ and spreading their payments over 30 years, they can collect the windfall in rising amounts.
The lump sum winner receives the lower ‘cash value’. One $621 million payment is made in this case.
State with the greatest number of Powerball winners?
USA Today reports this is the fourth Powerball jackpot won in Oregon.
Pennsylvania has the most Powerball wins, with 18 six-number tickets sold, according to USA Today. Florida is second with 16 wins.
What is the largest Powerball victory in history?
In November 2022, a ticket purchased in California matched all six numbers to secure a $2.04 billion grand reward, the largest jackpot ever awarded for the Powerball.
