Los Angeles Woman Wins $558 Million Powerball Jackpot, Third Largest in Game's History

• Winner of $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot in July 2023 was Yanira Alvarez from Los Angeles • Alvarez purchased ticket at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles • She chose lump sum payment of $558.1 million instead of annuity • Hers was 6th largest prize in US history & 3rd largest Powerball jackpot • California lottery raised $197.9 million for public schools from 2023 jackpots