Posted 3/16/2024, 2:28:00 AM
California Group Claims $1.765 Billion Record Powerball Jackpot
- The $1.765-billion Powerball winner is Theodorus Struyck, representing a group that bought ticket at Midway Market in Frazier Park, CA
- Winning ticket was purchased after 36 Powerball draws with no winner
- Midway Market received $1-million bonus check for selling winning ticket
- California Lottery Director said big wins give players hope and allow lottery to support public education
- Jackpot was second-largest ever in U.S., behind only $2.04-billion Powerball jackpot in 2022
