Lucky Powerball player scoops $1bn jackpot

A Powerball player has scooped a $1.08bn jackpot (£835m) - with the life-changing amount the third-biggest prize in the lottery's history.

The winning ticket for Wednesday night's draw was sold in Los Angeles at Las Palmitas Mini Market, Powerball said.

It is the first time the Powerball jackpot has been won since April.

Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot beyond its earlier estimate of $1bn (£772m) to $1.08bn (£835m).

The ticket-holder - who will have to be named under California law - can choose either the total jackpot paid out in yearly increments or a $558.1m (£431m) one-time lump sum before taxes.
 
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