Southern California (Thechieftainspear) – A lucky Powerball player in Orange County is now a multimillionaire after purchasing the sole winning ticket for a staggering $515 million jackpot in Saturday night’s drawing.
Winning Numbers & Ticket Location
The winning ticket matched all six numbers: 7, 11, 21, 53, 61, and the Powerball number 2. It was sold at a 7-Eleven convenience store located at 763 North Euclid Street in Anaheim.
Additional Winners & Store Bonus
Another player, who matched five numbers but missed the Powerball, will receive a prize of $279,863.
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As a reward for selling the jackpot-winning ticket, the 7-Eleven store will receive a $1 million bonus payout from the California Lottery.
Jackpot History & Next Drawing
This marks the 29th consecutive drawing since the last jackpot win on January 8, when Fernando Cervantes Jr. from Oregon claimed a $328.5 million prize.
The next Powerball drawing is set for Monday, March 31, with the jackpot resetting to $20 million.
Supporting California Schools
The California Lottery emphasizes that revenue from ticket sales goes toward funding public schools across the state, helping support various educational programs.
Powerball Game Details
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play, and drawings take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 7:59 p.m.
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