A staggering $1-billion ( ₹8,206 crore) Powerball jackpot was won in a drawing held on July 19, making it one of the biggest ever in the game's history.
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The lucky numbers drawn were 7-10-11-13-24, with the Powerball number being 24. The winning ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles.
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The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, stand at one in 292.2 million people.
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Initially estimated at $1 billion, the final jackpot amount reached a whopping $1.08 billion by the time of the drawing on Wednesday night.
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If the fortunate winner chooses the lump sum option, they will receive $558.1 million ( ₹4,582 crore) before taxes, NBC News reported.
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This recent jackpot surge marked only the third time in Powerball's history that it surpassed the $1-billion mark.
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The game has been captivating players since its inception in 1992. Prior to this massive win, the jackpot had last been claimed on April 19.