Winning $1.9B Powerball numbers drawn after delay
The frenzied interest in winning the record-breaking Powerball jackpot came to a close after it was reported that only one ticket matched the numbers needed to win the more than $2bn grand prize.
As of Tuesday, the record-breaking Powerball jackpot had grown to $2.04bn, according to Powerball.
The latest update to the grand prize came after players waited eagerly for the results of Monday night’s drawing, only for the drawing to be delayed overnight after one of the 48 participating lotteries required “extra time to complete the required security protocols”.
On Tuesday, Powerball announced that the winning numbers were 10, 33, 41, 47, and 56, with a red Powerball 10.
Following the delayed drawing, which was shared on Powerball’s website and in a video uploaded to YouTube, California Lottery officials announced there was one winning ticket.
According to officials, the lucky ticket was sold at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, California.
As players wait for the winner’s name to be released, the interest in the lottery, and its “technical” difficulties, have sparked a number of memes.
No one has yet claimed the $2bn grand prize as of Wednesday morning.
Follow along below for all of the updates and reactions to the record-breaking Powerball jackpot.
As for the “technical” difficulties that held up Monday night’s drawing earlier this week, it has since been revealed that Minnesota was the state behind the delay.
The lottery said the delay was due to issues with its sales verification due to “unprecedented lottery interest,” according to The Hill.
“The delay was necessary to confirm the Powerball drawing could be conducted securely and accurately,” the lottery stated. “At no time was the integrity of the process compromised.”
The explanation comes after the Multi-State Lottery Association said the delay was caused by one of the 48 participating lotteries, but did not specify which state. “This has happened a few rare times before – just not when the jackpot was at a newsworthy amount,” the lottery association said while announcing the delay.
Chelsea Ritschel9 November 2022 22:30
While we still don’t know anything about the lucky individual who won the Powerball jackpot, we do know details about the man who sold the winning ticket – who now happens to be a millionaire himself.
According to The Los Angeles Times, Joseph Chahayed, 75, is the owner of the gas station in Altadena, California, where the winning ticket was sold. As a result, Chahayed received his own cheque for $1m, a Powerball bonus awarded by lottery officials.
As for what he plans to do with the money, Chahayed said he plans to share the money with his family, including his 11 grandchildren.
Chelsea Ritschel9 November 2022 20:59
As curiosity over the winner’s identity continues, some have joked that the “real” winner of the $2.04bn Powerball jackpot is the IRS, as the individual with the winning ticket will receive just $627.5m after taxes if they choose to accept their winnings in a lump sum cash prize.
“The winner of the $2bn Powerball jackpot nets $627.5m after taxes. The real jackpot winner is the IRS,” one person joked on Twitter, prompting another person to respond: “The IRS thanks you for your lottery contributions.”
Chelsea Ritschel9 November 2022 18:14
The wait for the winner continues
As of Wednesday morning, the winner of the $2bn Powerball grand prize had yet to come forward and claim their earnings.
Nothing is known about the winner other than they bought the ticket from Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, Southern California.
Jenna Amatulli9 November 2022 12:56
Third place lottery winners to collect $50,000 in Maine and New York
New reports indicate that there are still plenty of people who can be excited with the most recent Powerball drawing, even if they haven’t won the grand prize.
A third prize, a whopping $50,000, has been won by many people around the country. The Maine Lottery says there were two $50,000 winners who have yet to collect whle New York says they sold 20 third-prize winning tickets, each worth $50,000.
For a full list of where each of these tickets were sold, you can check New York locations here and Maine locations here.
Jenna Amatulli9 November 2022 12:36
Owner of Joe’s Service Center, who sold winning ticket, speaks out
The owner of the shop where a record $2.04bn Powerball jackpot was sold has become a millionaire after receiving a maximum Powerball bonus of $1m.
The win comes after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize.
The winning ticket was sold at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, Southern California. The owner of the shop, Joe Chahayed, has also won a maximum Powerball bonus of $1m.
“I’m very surprised. Very excited. Very happy,” said Mr Chahayed.
Sravasti Dasgupta reports.
Jenna Amatulli9 November 2022 12:27
As the winning Powerball ticket was announced on Election Day, social media users have been using the news as a way to encourage people to vote.
Amber Raiken9 November 2022 03:20
Twitter users are expressing their shock about how there was only one ticket that matched the six Powerball numbers, which were needed to win the $2.04bn prize.
“There was a single powerball winner,” one wrote. “A. Single. Winner. Instant billionaire. That’s going to absolutely ruin somebody’s life.”
Amber Raiken9 November 2022 02:51
One lottery ticket worth $1m was sold in Massacushets, as noted by Powerball’s official website. According to the Boston TV station WCVB, the state’s lottery officials have confirmed that the ticket was sold at West Squantum Market and Liquor in Quincy, MA.
Amber Raiken9 November 2022 01:38
Lottery officials hold news conference about jackpot ticket
Carolyn Becker, spokesperson for the California Lottery, held a press conference on Tuesday morning outside of Joe’s Service Center to discuss the winning ticket. She addressed the unnamed winner who has the single ticket, claiming that they will realise that they have the piece of paper and will be sure to “keep it safe”.
“It’s possible they know by now, they will soon enough if they watch the news and they need to keep it safe,” she said, as reported by ABC. “This is probably, second to their family, their most prized possession so the most important thing is to keep it safe.”
Amber Raiken9 November 2022 00:21
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