Posted 4/13/2024, 1:11:43 PM
Powerball Drawing Delayed by 3+ Hours, $621M Winning Ticket Sold in Oregon
- Powerball drawing on April 6 delayed over 3 hours due to state not completing pre-draw ticket verification procedures
- Jackpot grew to $1.326 billion during delay, making it 4th largest in Powerball history
- Winning ticket worth $621 million cash option sold in Oregon, winner has 1 year to claim prize
- Lottery association says pre-draw procedures done before every drawing to ensure equal odds and prevent cheating
- Not first Powerball delay, but association declined to name state that caused latest delay