Portland, Oregon – A mysterious Powerball player in Portland, Oregon, has won a record-breaking $1.3 billion jackpot but has yet to come forward to claim the prize. The winning ticket, sold in the Portland neighborhood of 97218, matched all six numbers drawn, marking the end of a three-month winless streak for the Powerball jackpot.
The identity of the winner remains unknown as the name of the retailer who sold the winning ticket is being withheld until the winner steps forward. According to Oregon lottery rules, the winner must be publicly revealed once they claim their prize.
Oregon Lottery Director Mike Wells congratulated the winner on their life-changing moment, emphasizing that no one in Oregon has ever won a prize of this magnitude. The current jackpot stands as the eighth largest in US lottery history, offering a cash value of $621 million if claimed as a lump sum, or $1.33 billion over 29 years.
Prior to this win, Powerball had gone through 41 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, with the last win occurring on New Year’s Day. The latest drawing was delayed for over three hours due to additional pre-draw procedures required by a participating lottery.
Despite the delay, Powerball ensures that every ticket sold nationwide is checked and verified against two different computer systems to ensure fairness. The winning numbers for the $1.3 billion jackpot were 22, 27, 44, 52, 69, and the red Powerball 9.
The excitement surrounding the massive jackpot win has captured the attention of lottery enthusiasts across the country, as the mystery of the elusive winner in Portland, Oregon, continues to unfold.