Overview

A fortunate lottery player in Los Angeles County has secured a Powerball ticket valued at over $2.2 million. The ticket, which matched five numbers but did not include the Powerball, was purchased at a local gas station in Calabasas.

Key details

  • The winning ticket is worth $2,242,838.
  • It was sold at a Shell station located at 22295 Mulholland Highway.
  • The numbers drawn on Saturday were 6, 47, 49, 53, 60.
  • The Powerball number drawn was 6.
  • The estimated jackpot for that drawing was $35 million.
  • Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
  • The estimated jackpot for the upcoming Monday drawing is $45 million.
  • The odds of winning by matching all five numbers and the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million.
  • Powerball is available in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • The California Lottery made the announcement regarding the winning ticket.

Context

The sale of this ticket adds to the excitement surrounding the Powerball lottery, which continues to draw players hoping for a life-changing win. The substantial prize highlights the ongoing popularity of lottery games across the country.

What happens next

The lucky ticket holder will need to claim their prize, and further details regarding the claiming process can be obtained from the California Lottery.

What we don't know yet

Details about the identity of the ticket holder and whether they have come forward to claim the prize are not confirmed.