Following an hours-delayed drawing for the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot on April 6, a winning ticket was confirmed to have been purchased in Oregon. The Oregon Lottery announced in a press release that they are collaborating with the ticket holder who has stepped forward to claim the prize. The winning ticket was sold at a Plaid Pantry on Columbia Boulevard in Portland, with the convenience store set to receive a $100,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
While limited information has been disclosed about the potential jackpot winner, the Oregon Lottery clarified that the winner identification process involves security measures and vetting that will require time before an official announcement can be made. Notably, in Oregon, winners are typically unable to remain anonymous, with exceptions granted only in specific circumstances such as domestic violence situations.
Across the United States, there are 18 states where Powerball jackpot winners have the option to claim their winnings anonymously, although certain conditions and special cases may apply in some states.
After the recent win, the Powerball jackpot was reset to $20 million and has since increased to $46 million with a cash value of $21.5 million following the absence of winners in the subsequent drawing. The upcoming drawing is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, with the winning numbers from the previous drawing on April 10 being 6, 7, 12, 24, 36, and the red Powerball number 15 with a Power Play of 2X.
While there were no jackpot winners in the latest drawing, there were significant winners, including a Match 5 + Power Play $2 million winner in Texas and a Match 5 $1 million winner in New York. For a comprehensive list of winners, individuals can visit the official Powerball website.
Lottery tickets can be purchased in person at various locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and select airport terminals. Additionally, individuals can order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in several U.S. states and territories.
The Jackpocket app enables users to select their lottery game and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and collect winnings conveniently using a phone or home computer. It is important to note that Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery and individuals must be of legal age to participate in lottery activities. For those facing gambling problems, various helplines are available for support.
