California Lottery reveals winner of $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot

$1.7B Powerball winner revealed

Theodorus Struyck represents the group of winners who purchased the winning $1.7 billion Powerball ticket at Midway Market in Frazier Park ahead of the historic draw held on October 11, 2023.

LOS ANGELES - The California Lottery on Friday revealed the identity of the lucky winner of the second highest-ever Powerball jackpot, worth $1.7 billion, which was sold at Midway Market in Frazier Park, Kern County, last October.

Theodorus Struyck represents the group of winners who purchased the winning ticket ahead of the historic draw on October 11, 2023.

The jackpot win, which came during the 36th draw for that Powerball sequence, contributed an additional $119.5 million to public schools in California. Director Harjinder K. Shergill Chima expressed excitement, stating, "Announcing big wins like this gives all of our players the chance to hope and dream that they could be next."

Midway Market, a family-owned business for 30 years, received a $1,000,000 bonus check for selling the winning ticket. California Lottery’s retail partners collectively earned over $18 million in commissions and bonuses during the three-month jackpot run.

Store owner reacts to selling $1.76B Powerball ticket

Andy Khalil, the owner of Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, is $1 million richer after selling the winning $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot ticket.

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This win marks the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won, trailing behind the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot of 2022, also won in California. California Lottery players have clinched the top four-largest Powerball jackpots in history, all exceeding $1 billion.

The upcoming Powerball draw, scheduled for Saturday, boasts a jackpot estimated at $600 million. Similarly, the Mega Millions prize pot has surged to an estimated $815 million for the draw tonight. The current Mega Millions run, ongoing for more than three months, has raised an estimated $59.9 million for public schools.

Approximately 80 cents of every Powerball or Mega Millions ticket sold in California is allocated towards public schools. The California Lottery emphasizes that its mission is to raise funds for public education, with higher jackpots presenting increased revenue opportunities as more individuals participate.

Frazier Park store reacts to selling winning $1.76B ticket

The big ticket was sold at the midway Market and Liquor store located about 7 miles off the 5 Freeway.

However, the California Lottery urges players to gamble responsibly, emphasizing that gambling should be enjoyable. Engaging in responsible gambling practices is vital to avoid potential financial and familial consequences. Players who recognize a gambling problem are encouraged to seek assistance through the California Problem Gambling Help Line at 1-800-GAMBLER.