One Oregon Lottery Ticket Wins First Powerball Jackpot of the Year worth $328.5 Million

The bells of luck rang joyfully for an Oregon lottery player this Saturday night. Making an impressive start to the new year, this lucky individual became the first Powerball jackpot winner of 2021, taking home a whopping $328.5 million jackpot.

The Winning Ticket

As per the Oregon Lottery Commission, the winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn: 17-24-27-32-58, and the Powerball number, 10. The winner decided to go for a lump-sum cash option for their prize which was a solid $238.2 million cash payout after the federal tax withholdings.

A Sudden Multi-Millionaire

The fortunate winner is now amidst the hundred-thousand population of Oregon State who catapulted overnight into the millionaire status. This victory marks the first major jackpot win of Oregon in 2021 and the whopping amount of $328.5 million will surely change the winner's life forever.

About Powerball

Powerball is a prominent lottery game played across 45 states in the United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands. It's known for its sizable jackpots, often reaching into hundreds of millions or even billions. Tickets are only $2 each and drawings occur twice a week. Winners have the option of taking a lump sum payment or an annuity paid out over 29 years.

A Word from The Lottery Lab

At The Lottery Lab, we aim to provide you with the latest lottery news and stories of big wins like this. Our goal is to keep you informed and entertained. Remember, you can't win if you don't play. So, grab your ticket for the next drawing and you could be the next person we're writing about!