California liquor store sells world's second largest Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.765 billion
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A liquor store in a tiny California town sold the winning $1.765 billion Powerball ticket. The store will receive a $1 million reward.
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The winner has not yet come forward. The store owners hope it is a local retiree, as most customers are regular locals.
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This was the first jackpot winner after 35 consecutive drawings without a winner stretching back to July.
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The $1.765 billion jackpot is the world's second largest ever. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million.
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Many players lined up for a chance at the giant prize, including out-of-state visitors to California where lottery tickets were sold. Players dreamed of how they'd spend potential winnings.