Southern Californian Wins $515 Million Powerball Jackpot
In a thrilling turn of events, a resident of Southern California has struck it rich, claiming a massive $515 million jackpot from the Powerball lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven convenience store located at 763 North Euclid Street in Anaheim, Orange County.
Winning Numbers and Secondary Prizes
During the drawing held on Saturday night, the lucky ticket holder matched all five numbers: 7, 11, 21, 53, 61, alongside the Powerball number of 2. In addition, another player successfully matched five numbers without the Powerball and will receive a substantial prize of $279,863.
Store Bonus and Historical Context
As a reward for selling the winning ticket, the 7-Eleven store will receive a bonus of $1 million. This victory marks a significant occasion as it is the 29th consecutive drawing since the last jackpot winner, Fernando Cervantes Jr., claimed a $328.5 million prize in Oregon on January 8 of this year.
Upcoming Drawings and Contribution to Education
Looking ahead, the next Powerball drawing is set to take place on Monday, March 31, with the jackpot resetting to $20 million. Notably, each ticket sold contributes to funding essential programs within California’s public schools, underscoring the Lottery’s commitment to community support.
Ticket Purchase Information
Powerball tickets can be purchased for just $2 per play. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evening at 7:59 p.m.
For further details on the Powerball lottery and its impact on education funding, you may check the California Lottery website.
