A record-breaking $1.33 billion Powerball jackpot was won in Oregon after a delay in the drawing due to pre-draw procedures. The winning numbers were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the Powerball 9. The winner has the option to choose between receiving the prize over 29 years or a lump sum of $621 million. This win was the fourth largest in the history of the Powerball game.
Some outrage was sparked on social media due to the delay in the drawing, with speculation of cheating. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are incredibly slim, at 1 in 292,201,338. The previous Powerball jackpot was won on January 1 in Michigan after 40 consecutive drawings without a winner. The winner played at Food Castle grocery store in Grand Blanc, Michigan, becoming the first person to win the Powerball jackpot on New Year’s Day.
The winner in Michigan took home the $842 million jackpot, making it the eighth largest jackpot in history at that time. The delay in announcing the Oregon winner was due to necessary pre-draw procedures meant to protect the security and integrity of the Powerball game. This delay led to the drawing taking place around 2:30 a.m. instead of the usual 11 p.m. time.
The massive jackpot win in Oregon was a historic moment for the Powerball game, with the winner having the choice between long-term payments or a lump sum. The jackpot had not been won for 40 consecutive drawings, making the Oregon win even more remarkable. The Michigan winner on January 1 had also broken records as the first person to win the Powerball jackpot on New Year’s Day, adding to the excitement surrounding the game. Overall, these recent wins have generated significant interest and speculation among players and fans of the Powerball lottery.
