In a thrilling turn of events, a Powerball ticket sold in California has won an astonishing $527 million jackpot, according to lottery officials. The winning ticket successfully matched all five winning numbers along with the Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, March 29. This exciting news was confirmed by the California Lottery.
The lucky Powerball ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Anaheim, located approximately 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles. This remarkable win has brought attention not only to the store but also to the excitement surrounding the Powerball lottery. In addition to the jackpot winner, tickets sold in states such as Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas each secured $1 million prizes, enhancing the thrill of the drawing.
With the grand prize now reset, the next Powerball drawing is estimated to be around $20 million, with a cash value of approximately $9.3 million. This enticing jackpot is set for the upcoming drawing on Monday, March 31, as announced by the national Powerball site. The winning numbers for the latest draw were 7, 11, 21, 53, and 61, with a Powerball of 2. Notably, the Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 3x.
In an exciting turn of events, more than 925,000 Powerball tickets sold across the United States also won various prizes, ranging from $4 to $150,000. This highlights the widespread appeal and participatory nature of the Powerball lottery. Previously, the Powerball jackpot was last claimed on January 18, when a player from Oregon won a massive $329 million grand prize.
For those interested in playing Powerball, it is important to understand the rules. To win the jackpot, a player must match all five white balls along with the red Powerball. The odds of winning this coveted jackpot are approximately 1 in 292,201,338. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the drawing, although sales times and prices may vary by state.
Powerball drawings take place three times a week, specifically on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, at 10:59 p.m. ET. For convenience, these drawings can also be streamed online, allowing players to stay updated on the latest results. Powerball is widely played across 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This thrilling news about the Powerball jackpot winner was originally published on March 30, 2025, at 6:21 AM, capturing the excitement and anticipation surrounding this beloved lottery game.
