Winning ticket only with $ 699.8 million from Powerball sold in California | Univision News America

After a long queue to withdraw, the only winner Powerball It was flown Monday night with nearly $ 700 million Sold in Moro Bay, CaliforniaThe lottery itself said in a press release.

This is the seventh largest prize in American lottery history. United States.

Winning numbers drawn on Monday night 12, 22, 54, 66 and 69. Powerball was 15th.

The winning ticket, issued with 699.8 million, sold on Albertson Store, Morrow Bay.

“We need to see if the winner is shown quickly or takes his time to bid and get financial advice first. Unless they check the ticket as soon as the draw is over, they know nothing about the big win.”

The winner has the option to collect an annual sum for 29 years or receive a $ 495 million prize money.

The report said that the majority of recent winners preferred the total amount. Any award option will be taxed.

After nearly four months and 40 undefeated tracks, the jackpot has risen to this level.

Since June 5 no one has won the big prize and the more time goes by without a winner, the more money is paid. The The chances of winning it are 1 in 292.2 million.

Powerball is played in 45 states and in Washington DC, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.