On Wednesday, she won the $1.2 billion jackpot in Powerball.
The winning numbers for Wednesday night's Powerball drawings were 22, 11, 60, 2, 35, and Powerball 23. Power Play was 2X. No one won the jackpot.
The winning numbers for Wednesday night's Powerball drawings were 22, 11, 60, 2, 35, and Powerball 23. Power Play was 2X. No one won the jackpot.
But two tickets to the California Lottery's $1.5 billion mega-million jackpot did match five numbers, coming very close to hitting the jackpot themselves.
But two tickets to the California Lottery's $1.5 billion mega-million jackpot did match five numbers, coming very close to hitting the jackpot themselves.
In California, two "5/5" tickets were sold at Eastland Food Market in the southern California city of Ontario, and at 7-Eleven in Milpitas in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In California, two "5/5" tickets were sold at Eastland Food Market in the southern California city of Ontario, and at 7-Eleven in Milpitas in the San Francisco Bay Area.
According to the California Lotteries, each is worth $1,044,212. This is the fourth-highest jackpot ever won in the state, behind the $2.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot won in January.
According to the California Lotteries, each is worth $1,044,212. This is the fourth-highest jackpot ever won in the state, behind the $2.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot won in January.
The record-breaking award is the fourth-largest jackpot in United States history, and the prize for Saturday's drawing is now estimated to be at least $1.5 billion.
The record-breaking award is the fourth-largest jackpot in United States history, and the prize for Saturday's drawing is now estimated to be at least $1.5 billion.
The record-breaking award is the fourth-largest jackpot in United States history, and the prize for Saturday's drawing is now estimated to be at least $1.5 billion.
The record-breaking award is the fourth-largest jackpot in United States history, and the prize for Saturday's drawing is now estimated to be at least $1.5 billion.
While many winners can receive their winnings over 29 years through an annual payout plan, many grand jackpot winners choose to take the prize in cash.
While many winners can receive their winnings over 29 years through an annual payout plan, many grand jackpot winners choose to take the prize in cash.
owerball is played in 45 states as well as in Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. It is estimated that over 140 million tickets are sold each year in the United States alone.
owerball is played in 45 states as well as in Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. It is estimated that over 140 million tickets are sold each year in the United States alone.
Remember, the lottery never requires a fee to collect the prize. Be wary of unscrupulous actors who tell you you must pay a fee to collect your winnings.
Remember, the lottery never requires a fee to collect the prize. Be wary of unscrupulous actors who tell you you must pay a fee to collect your winnings.
Be especially wary of emails, phone calls, or text messages that tell you that you have won the lottery and that you can lose your entire amount if you fall for the trap of scammers.
Be especially wary of emails, phone calls, or text messages that tell you that you have won the lottery and that you can lose your entire amount if you fall for the trap of scammers.