Mystery Oregonian Claims $1.3 Billion Powerball Jackpot From Portland Area Plaid Pantry
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The winning $1.3 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a Plaid Pantry store in Northeast Portland, Oregon. The store will receive a $100k bonus.
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The winner came forward on Monday but their identity has not yet been revealed publicly. It will be after a vetting process.
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The jackpot ended up being $1.326 billion, with a lump sum cash option of $621 million. It's the 4th largest Powerball jackpot ever.
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The odds of winning were only 1 in 292.2 million. This jackpot went 41 drawings with no winner, tying a streak set twice before.
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Plaid Pantry has 104 stores total in Oregon. One sold a $3.3 million Megabucks jackpot last summer.