A Powerball ticket from Frazier Park, California, clinched the massive $1.73 billion jackpot on Wednesday. This win ranks as the game’s second-largest.
Someone chose the lucky numbers 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and the Powerball 10. Frazier Park, a small spot in Kern County, sold the ticket.
The jackpot had grown since mid-July. Another Californian in Los Angeles claimed the previous significant win of $1.08 billion.
A Californian set the record Powerball jackpot at $2.04 billion in November 2022. The odds of winning stand at 1 in 292.2 million.
Winners can opt for a 30-year payout. But many prefer a one-time cash sum. This draw’s cash choice is around $756.6 million before tax.
People play Powerball in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Its massive prizes and slim odds attract many players.
(With inputs from agencies)
