Frazier Park, California – The Powerball jackpot made one lucky Californian a billionaire, as Theodorus Struyck emerged as the winner of the second-largest jackpot prize in Powerball history, worth a jaw-dropping $1.765 billion. The announcement of Struyck’s win came five months after the life-changing drawing took place in October 2023. Struyck was revealed as the representative of a group that purchased the billion-dollar ticket at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, California, as confirmed by the California Lottery.
Described as a 65-year-old resident of the small mountain town of Frazier Park, Struyck reportedly lives in proximity to the store where the winning ticket was sold. Known for his love for his grandchildren, Struyck’s neighbor shared that he is a pleasant presence in the community, reflected by his recent addition of a “Posted: No Trespassing” sign on his property.
At the time of the announcement, Struyck’s exact whereabouts remained unknown, with some of his neighbors choosing not to disclose any information they may have regarding his location. The group that claimed the massive winnings remains undisclosed, leaving questions about the number of members involved in the fortunate ticket purchase.
California state law mandates the disclosure of the winner’s full name and the name, as well as the location of the business that sold the winning ticket, which in this case was Midway Market & Liquor. The winning numbers for the historic jackpot were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and the red Powerball 10, with odds of winning such a grand prize standing at an astonishing 1 in 292,201,338.
As the Powerball jackpot drought came to an end with Struyck’s win, the California Lottery celebrated the additional $119.5 million raised for public schools. The golden ticket also contributed $18 million in commissions and bonuses during the record-setting jackpot run. The achievement not only marks a life-changing event for Struyck but also highlights the positive impact on education funding in California.
In Frazier Park, celebrations erupted as the news of the billionaire resident spread across the close-knit community. The secretive winner’s identity was a topic of speculation and excitement, marking a historic moment for the small town located just 75 miles north of Los Angeles in Kern County. As the stories of Powerball winners like Struyck and Castro continue to capture the public’s imagination, the dream of striking it rich remains a powerful and enduring lure for lottery enthusiasts across the country.