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The year has just begun and someone's luck has already turned around in a truly life-changing way! The Oregon State Lottery announced a solitary winner in the first Powerball jackpot of the year, taking home a staggering grand prize worth a whopping $328.5 million in Saturday's draw.
The winner’s unanticipated surprise came Saturday night after matching all six numbers drawn, 14-20-39-65-67 and Powerball 2. This is the first jackpot won in Oregon since 2015, marking it as a significant event.
The winning jackpot marks the tenth biggest in Powerball history and is the fourth largest ever won in Oregon. It's an impressive and notable way to start the year. With no jackpot winners for Powerball since early December 2021, the Powerball rolled over to start 2022 giving us this sizeable jackpot to a lucky winner!
The lucky player now has two payment options to consider. They can either choose to have their winnings paid out as a lump sum payment after tax deductions, which will be approximately $235.4 million, or they can opt for an annual payout spread over 30 years. The decision is entirely up to the winner and how they envision their financial plans for the future.
The Lottery Lab sends its most hearty congratulations to the winner. We all dream of winning the lottery, and for one lucky Oregon player, this dream has become a significant start in 2022. As we move forward into the year, let's try our luck, you never know, the next winner could be any one of us! Stay informed, play responsibly, and keep testing your luck with different games and strategies.
This content is not intended to provide legal or financial advice. We encourage all players to play responsibly and always within their means.
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