Single Winning Ticket Takes Home , $2.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot.
CNN reports that a single ticket sold in Altadena, California, matched all six numbers to take home the largest-ever lottery prize.
CNN reports that a single ticket sold in Altadena, California, matched all six numbers to take home the largest-ever lottery prize.
The winning numbers were announced on the morning of Nov. 8 after encountering a delay the night before due to a "technical issue.".
The winning numbers were announced on the morning of Nov. 8 after encountering a delay the night before due to a "technical issue.".
The issue was reportedly caused by a problem with the Minnesota Lottery's sales verification system.
The delay was necessary to confirm the Powerball drawing could be conducted securely and accurately. At no time was the integrity of the process compromised, Minnesota Lottery, via news release.
The winning numbers were 10-33-41-47-56 with 10 as the Powerball.
The Multi-State Lottery Association reports that the odds of winning were 1 in 292.2 million.
Over 11.2 million tickets won other cash prizes amounting to $98.1 million.
22 of those tickets won $1 million.
22 of those tickets won $1 million.
California lottery spokesperson Carolyn Becker says the winner has yet to make themselves known.
Somebody is holding on to a very important piece of paper this morning, Carolyn Becker, California lottery spokesperson, via statement