Meet Nabor Herrera, the owner of a downtown Los Angeles mini-market, who became an overnight sensation after selling a Powerball ticket worth $1 billion to an unknown player.
Herrera’s humble shop in the Fashion District, just steps away from Skid Row, was swarmed by television cameras and reporters eager to uncover the lucky ticket holder. But the excitement didn’t end there for Herrera, as he will also receive a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket.
When asked about his plans for the money, Herrera shared that he intends to expand his business, Las Palmitas Mini Market. However, he also mentioned the possibility of a well-deserved vacation, considering a trip to Cabo San Lucas or Cancun.
“It’s a complete surprise for me,” admitted Herrera, a proud father and a shop owner for seven years. He expressed his disbelief at the media attention he received upon arriving at work that day.
The identity of the ticket purchaser remained unknown. Amidst the chaotic scene outside the store, a woman briefly entered, claiming to be the winner. However, she promptly left in her car, leaving uncertainty as to whether she possessed the actual winning ticket.
Lottery officials emphasize the thorough verification process for winners, suggesting it may take some time before the true winner is revealed.
The California Lottery confirmed that the ticket sold at Herrera’s store was the sole winning ticket nationwide, matching all five numbers and the Powerball number.
The fortunate holder of the ticket has the choice of receiving the impressive $1.08 billion jackpot in 30 installments or opting for a lump sum payment of $558.1 million.
This jackpot ranked as the sixth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
The winning numbers drawn on Wednesday were 7, 10, 11, 13, 24, with the Powerball number being 24.
Remarkably, this drawing marked the 39th consecutive one without a ticket matching all six numbers.
While there were 39 tickets sold with five numbers but missing the Powerball number, including in La Puente, Northridge, and the Westlake district, it remains uncertain whether any of those were the elusive winning ticket.
For Californian ticket holders, each of the aforementioned tickets is still valuable, amounting to $448,750.
The odds of matching all five numbers and the Powerball number are a staggering 1 in 292.2 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. Nevertheless, the overall chance of winning any prize stands at 1 in 24.9.
Notably, Powerball is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Looking ahead, the jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing is set at $20 million.
In an extraordinary event last November, a monumental $2.04 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a service center in Altadena. The winner of that incredible jackpot has only been identified as Edwin G. Castro.
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